Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Temperature870°C(1598°F)
Soak Time30 minutes
Tempering
Temperature175°C(347°F)
Time120 minutes
Cycles1x
Quench Medium
oil
Target Hardness
59 - 61 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness7/10
Edge Retention7/10
Corrosion Resistance1/10
Ease of Sharpening7.5/10
Overall Score22.5/40
Interesting Facts
- 1Bohler-Uddeholm version of AISI 1095 but cleaner
- 2Cold rolled and heat treated to 59-61 HRC
- 3Signature steel of Mora/Frosts carbon knife line for decades
- 41% carbon steel with high tensile strength
- 5Triflex blades use differentially tempered UHB 20C
Famous Uses
Mora carbon knives
Frosts knives
Scandinavian puukko
Best For
Nordic knives
Traditional blades
Custom forging
Similar Steels
Not Recommended For
- Rough work
- Batoning
- Beginners
Expert Tips
- 1Cleaner than standard 1095
- 2Superior purity
- 3Popular in Nordic knives
- 4Ingot manufacturing