Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Temperature1100°C(2012°F)
Soak Time30 minutes
Tempering
Temperature540°C(1004°F)
Time60 minutes
Cycles3x
Quench Medium
air
Target Hardness
63 - 65 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness6/10
Edge Retention9.5/10
Corrosion Resistance2.5/10
Ease of Sharpening3/10
Overall Score21/40
Interesting Facts
- 1Bohler's statement: 'Our best tool steel for edge retention and toughness'
- 2European equivalent to CPM 10V (about 1% less vanadium)
- 39% vanadium for extreme wear resistance
- 42% cobalt for high-temperature strength
- 5Can reach 62-65 HRC
- 6Rare balance: extreme hardness with decent toughness
Famous Uses
Spyderco Police 4 Lightweight
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- Влажная среда (сильно ржавеет)
- Полевая заточка
- Начинающие пользователи