Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Temperature850°C(1562°F)
Soak Time20 minutes
Tempering
Temperature180°C(356°F)
Time120 minutes
Cycles2x
Quench Medium
oil
Target Hardness
62 - 64 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness6.5/10
Edge Retention6.5/10
Corrosion Resistance1.5/10
Ease of Sharpening8/10
Overall Score22.5/40
Interesting Facts
- 1GOST ХВГ low-alloy tool steel
- 2Contains chromium, tungsten, manganese
- 3Oil-hardening with good dimensional stability
- 4Used for precision measuring tools
- 5Soviet standard for tool and die making
- 6Good wear resistance with adequate toughness
Famous Uses
Russian woodworking tools
Soviet industrial dies
Best For
Tool making
Traditional knives
Cold work tooling
Similar Steels
O1
American equivalent
9KHS
Russian alternative
Not Recommended For
- Wet environments
- Western markets
- Beginners
Expert Tips
- 1Similar to O1 but not identical
- 2Oil hardening
- 3Good machinability
- 4Requires rust prevention