Description

Superior spring steel with silicon addition. Extremely tough and flexible.

Properties

Edge Retention
7.0/10
Corrosion Resistance
2.0/10
Toughness
9.0/10
Ease of Sharpening
8.0/10

Chemical Composition

C
0.60%
Carbon
Cr
0.30%
Chromium
Mn
0.90%
Manganese

✓ Pros

Nearly unbreakable. Perfect for swords. Very flexible. Great toughness.

✗ Cons

Moderate edge retention. Rusts easily. Expensive for spring steel.

Grinding Notes

Grinds similarly to 5160. Silicon helps toughness.

Polishing Notes

Standard spring steel polishing.