Technical Summary
- CategoryStainless
- ManufacturerHitachi Metals
- ProcessPM
- HRC Range59-62
Ratings: Toughness 4, Edge 5, Corrosion 7.5
Source attribution: Knife Steel Nerds and SteelHardnessLab.
Stainless / Hitachi Metals
Super Gold 2
Toughness 4/10, Edge Retention 5/10, Corrosion Resistance 7.5/10. Target hardness range: 59-62 HRC.
Chemical Composition
| C | 1.4% |
|---|---|
| Cr | 15.0% |
| V | 2.0% |
| Mo | 2.8% |
SteelHardnessLab Testing Data
Testing recognition: u/679696 and u/Skylark427.
| Manufacturer | Samples | Avg HRC |
|---|---|---|
| No SHL tests currently available. | ||
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