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
Similar Steels
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