Technical Summary
- Category: High Alloy Tool Steel
- Manufacturer: Various
- Process: Ingot
- Ratings: Toughness 5, Edge 4, Corrosion 4
- HRC Range: 62-66
Source attribution: Knife Steel Nerds and SteelHardnessLab.
High Alloy Tool Steel / Various
M2
Toughness 5/10, Edge Retention 4/10, Corrosion Resistance 4/10. Target hardness range: 62-66 HRC.
Chemical Composition
| C | 0.85% |
|---|---|
| Cr | 4.0% |
| V | 2.0% |
| Mo | 5.0% |
| W | 6.4% |
SteelHardnessLab Testing Data
Testing recognition: u/679696 and u/Skylark427.
| Manufacturer | Samples | Avg HRC |
|---|---|---|
| No SHL tests currently available. | ||
Heat Treat Data
Austenitize 2100F, quench PLATE, temper 400F.