Technical Summary
- CategoryCarbon/Low Alloy
- ManufacturerVarious
- ProcessIngot
- HRC Range60-64
Ratings: Toughness 8.5, Edge 2, Corrosion 0.5
Source attribution: Knife Steel Nerds and SteelHardnessLab.
Carbon/Low Alloy / Various
52100
Toughness 8.5/10, Edge Retention 2/10, Corrosion Resistance 0.5/10. Target hardness range: 60-64 HRC.
Chemical Composition
| C | 1.0% |
|---|---|
| Cr | 1.5% |
| Mn | 0.3% |
| Si | 0.3% |
SteelHardnessLab Testing Data
Testing recognition: u/679696 and u/Skylark427.
| Manufacturer | Samples | Avg HRC |
|---|---|---|
| Spyderco | 2 | 62.6 |
Heat Treat Data
Austenitize 1475F, quench DT-48 OIL, temper 300F.
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