Tool Steel
Intermediate
Budget

SKS51

Heat Treatment Specifications

Austenitizing

Temperature790°C(1454°F)
Soak Time15 minutes

Tempering

Temperature200°C(392°F)
Time120 minutes
Cycles1x

Quench Medium

oil

Target Hardness

58 - 60 HRC

Performance Characteristics

Toughness7.5/10
Edge Retention6.5/10
Corrosion Resistance1.5/10
Ease of Sharpening7.5/10
Overall Score23/40

Interesting Facts

  • 1Japanese alloy tool steel with nickel and chromium
  • 2JIS G4404 standard - alloy tool steel series
  • 3High hardness with good toughness for impact resistance
  • 4Popular in Japanese gardening tool industry

Famous Uses

Circular saws
Band saws
Lawn cutter blades
Gardening scissors

Best For

Circular saws
Band saws
Impact-resistant tools

Similar Steels

L6

American equivalent

SKS93

Different SKS composition

Not Recommended For

  • Wet environments
  • Western markets
  • Thin blades

Expert Tips

  • 1Toughness priority
  • 2L6 equivalent
  • 3Industrial applications
  • 4Ingot manufacturing

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