Technical Summary
- Category: Stainless
- Manufacturer: Bohler-Uddeholm
- Process: Ingot
- Ratings: Toughness 3.5, Edge 4, Corrosion 7.5
- HRC Range: 58-61
Source attribution: Knife Steel Nerds and SteelHardnessLab.
Stainless / Bohler-Uddeholm
N690
Toughness 3.5/10, Edge Retention 4/10, Corrosion Resistance 7.5/10. Target hardness range: 58-61 HRC.
Chemical Composition
| C | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Cr | 17.3% |
| V | 0.1% |
| Mo | 1.1% |
| Nb | 2.0% |
| Co | 0.2% |
SteelHardnessLab Testing Data
Testing recognition: u/679696 and u/Skylark427.
| Manufacturer | Samples | Avg HRC |
|---|---|---|
| GiantMouse | 1 | 60.0 |
| Kizer | 2 | 58.1 |
Heat Treat Data
Austenitize 1940F, quench PLATE, temper 175F.