Technical Summary
- CategoryCarbon/Low Alloy
- ManufacturerVarious
- ProcessIngot
- HRC Range57-60
Ratings: Toughness 9.5, Edge 1.5, Corrosion 0.5
Source attribution: Knife Steel Nerds and SteelHardnessLab.
Carbon/Low Alloy / Various
5160
Toughness 9.5/10, Edge Retention 1.5/10, Corrosion Resistance 0.5/10. Target hardness range: 57-60 HRC.
Chemical Composition
| C | 0.6% |
|---|---|
| Cr | 0.8% |
| Mn | 0.9% |
| Si | 0.25% |
SteelHardnessLab Testing Data
Testing recognition: u/679696 and u/Skylark427.
| Manufacturer | Samples | Avg HRC |
|---|---|---|
| No SHL tests currently available. | ||
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