Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Temperature802°C(1476°F)
Soak Time30 minutes
Tempering
Temperature190°C(374°F)
Time120 minutes
Cycles2x
Quench Medium
oil
Target Hardness
60 - 64 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness5.5/10
Edge Retention4/10
Corrosion Resistance2/10
Ease of Sharpening8/10
Overall Score19.5/40
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Not Recommended For
- Wet environments without maintenance
- Beginners without temperature control (narrow hardening window)
- Budget projects (more expensive than simple carbon steels)