Technical Summary
- CategoryCarbon/Low Alloy
- ManufacturerCrucible Industries
- ProcessIngot
- HRC Range60-64
Ratings: Toughness 7.5, Edge 2.5, Corrosion 0
Source attribution: Knife Steel Nerds and SteelHardnessLab.
Carbon/Low Alloy / Crucible Industries
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Toughness 7.5/10, Edge Retention 2.5/10, Corrosion Resistance 0/10. Target hardness range: 60-64 HRC.
Chemical Composition
| C | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Cr | 0.5% |
| V | 0.75% |
| Mn | 0.75% |
SteelHardnessLab Testing Data
Testing recognition: u/679696 and u/Skylark427.
| Manufacturer | Samples | Avg HRC |
|---|---|---|
| No SHL tests currently available. | ||
Heat Treat Data
Austenitize 1450F, quench PARKS 50 OIL, temper 400F.
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