Technical Summary
- CategoryCarbon/Low Alloy
- ManufacturerVarious
- ProcessIngot
- HRC Range58-62
Ratings: Toughness 10, Edge 1.5, Corrosion 0
Source attribution: Knife Steel Nerds and SteelHardnessLab.
Carbon/Low Alloy / Various
8670
Toughness 10/10, Edge Retention 1.5/10, Corrosion Resistance 0/10. Target hardness range: 58-62 HRC.
Chemical Composition
| C | 0.7% |
|---|---|
| Cr | 0.4% |
| Mo | 0.1% |
| Mn | 0.5% |
| Si | 0.25% |
| Ni | 1.5% |
SteelHardnessLab Testing Data
Testing recognition: u/679696 and u/Skylark427.
| Manufacturer | Samples | Avg HRC |
|---|---|---|
| Bodtker Ironworks | 1 | 58.4 |
Heat Treat Data
Austenitize 1525F, quench DT-48 OIL, temper 400F.
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