Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Temperature1040°C(1904°F)
Soak Time30 minutes
Tempering
Temperature175°C(347°F)
Time120 minutes
Cycles2x
Quench Medium
oil
Target Hardness
63 - 63 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness6.5/10
Edge Retention9/10
Corrosion Resistance4/10
Ease of Sharpening4/10
Overall Score23.5/40
Interesting Facts
- 1Uddeholm's first attempt to replace CPM-10V
- 2Highest carbon in Vanadis series: 2.9%
- 3~10% better edge retention than 10V
- 49.8% vanadium for extreme wear resistance
- 5Replaced by Vanadis 8 due to better toughness balance
- 6Requires coarse edges due to high carbide volume
Famous Uses
High-wear industrial tools
Specialty cutting knives
Best For
High-performance blades
Extended edge retention
Professional cutting tools
Similar Steels
Not Recommended For
- Field sharpening
- Impact loads
- Budget
Expert Tips
- 1Very high carbide volume
- 2Requires coarse edges
- 315° per side recommended
- 4PM technology