Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Temperature793°C(1459°F)
Soak Time8 minutes
Tempering
Temperature232°C(450°F)
Time60 minutes
Cycles2x
Quench Medium
oil_fast
Target Hardness
60 - 61 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness8/10
Edge Retention9/10
Corrosion Resistance1.5/10
Ease of Sharpening9/10
Overall Score27.5/40
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Shirogami #1
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Not Recommended For
- Beginners (difficult water quench)
- Thick blades (risk of cracks)
- Wet environments