Technical Summary
- CategoryHigh Alloy Tool Steel
- ManufacturerVarious
- ProcessPM
- HRC Range65-68
Ratings: Toughness 3.5, Edge 10, Corrosion 4
Source attribution: Knife Steel Nerds and SteelHardnessLab.
High Alloy Tool Steel / Various
Z-Max
Toughness 3.5/10, Edge Retention 10/10, Corrosion Resistance 4/10. Target hardness range: 65-68 HRC.
Chemical Composition
| C | 2.0% |
|---|---|
| Cr | 4.0% |
| V | 5.0% |
| Mo | 5.0% |
| W | 10.0% |
| Co | 9.0% |
SteelHardnessLab Testing Data
Testing recognition: u/679696 and u/Skylark427.
| Manufacturer | Samples | Avg HRC |
|---|---|---|
| No SHL tests currently available. | ||
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