Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Temperature1130°C(2066°F)
Soak Time25 minutes
Tempering
Temperature200°C(392°F)
Time120 minutes
Cycles2x
Quench Medium
plate
Target Hardness
62 - 64 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness5/10
Edge Retention7.5/10
Corrosion Resistance9/10
Ease of Sharpening4/10
Overall Score25.5/40
Similar Steels
Not Recommended For
- Budget projects (very expensive)
- Field sharpening (difficult without diamonds)
- Impact loads (not the toughest)