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RWL34

Heat Treatment Specifications

Austenitizing

Temperature1080°C(1976°F)
Soak Time20 minutes

Tempering

Temperature175°C(347°F)
Time120 minutes
Cycles2x

Quench Medium

oil

Target Hardness

62 - 63 HRC

Performance Characteristics

Toughness5/10
Edge Retention5.5/10
Corrosion Resistance7/10
Ease of Sharpening6/10
Overall Score23.5/40

Interesting Facts

  • 1Named after Bob Loveless (Robert Waldorf Loveless)
  • 2PM version of ATS-34 by Damasteel Sweden
  • 3Loveless introduced ATS-34 to knife industry
  • 4Easy to mirror polish - favorite of custom makers

Famous Uses

Damasteel Damascus patterns
Custom knives

Best For

Damascus patterns
Custom knives
Mirror polish blades

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Not Recommended For

  • Budget projects
  • Beginners

Expert Tips

  • 1Named after Bob Loveless
  • 2PM process improves ATS34
  • 3Easy to mirror polish
  • 4Used in DS93X Damascus
  • 5Popular with custom makers

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