Technical Summary
- CategoryHigh Alloy Tool Steel
- ManufacturerVarious
- ProcessIngot
- HRC Range58-62
Ratings: Toughness 6.5, Edge 2.5, Corrosion 3
Source attribution: Knife Steel Nerds and SteelHardnessLab.
High Alloy Tool Steel / Various
A2
Toughness 6.5/10, Edge Retention 2.5/10, Corrosion Resistance 3/10. Target hardness range: 58-62 HRC.
Chemical Composition
| C | 1.0% |
|---|---|
| Cr | 5.0% |
| V | 0.2% |
| Mo | 1.0% |
SteelHardnessLab Testing Data
Testing recognition: u/679696 and u/Skylark427.
| Manufacturer | Samples | Avg HRC |
|---|---|---|
| No SHL tests currently available. | ||
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