Description

Popular oil-hardening tool steel with good all-around properties. Industry standard.

Properties

Edge Retention
7.5/10
Corrosion Resistance
3.0/10
Toughness
7.0/10
Ease of Sharpening
8.0/10

Chemical Composition

C
0.95%
Carbon
Cr
0.50%
Chromium
V
0.30%
Vanadium
W
0.50%
Tungsten
Mn
1.20%
Manganese

✓ Pros

Excellent all-around steel. Less warping than water-hardening. Very reliable.

✗ Cons

Still needs rust prevention. Not stainless.

Grinding Notes

Grinds cleanly. Moderate heat sensitivity. Good for hand grinding.

Polishing Notes

Polishes well. Can achieve beautiful finishes.