Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Temperature780°C(1436°F)
Soak Time10 minutes
Tempering
Temperature180°C(356°F)
Time60 minutes
Cycles1x
Quench Medium
water
Target Hardness
60 - 62 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness7.5/10
Edge Retention6/10
Corrosion Resistance0.5/10
Ease of Sharpening9.5/10
Overall Score23.5/40
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Not Recommended For
- Wet environments
- Beginners
- Thick blades