Description

European spring steel. Excellent toughness with good edge retention.

Properties

Edge Retention
7.0/10
Corrosion Resistance
3.0/10
Toughness
8.5/10
Ease of Sharpening
7.5/10

Chemical Composition

C
0.80%
Carbon
Cr
0.50%
Chromium
V
0.20%
Vanadium
Mn
0.40%
Manganese

✓ Pros

Excellent toughness for carbon content. Good edge retention. Easy to work.

✗ Cons

Rusts without protection. Not stainless.

Grinding Notes

Grinds well. Vanadium helps wear resistance slightly.

Polishing Notes

Polishes well. Can achieve nice finishes.