Description

European spring steel. Good balance of properties. Similar to 5160.

Properties

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

Chemical Composition

C
0.51%
Carbon
Cr
1.00%
Chromium
V
0.15%
Vanadium
Mn
0.80%
Manganese

✓ Pros

Good toughness. European availability. Reliable.

✗ Cons

Lower edge retention. Rusts.

Grinding Notes

Grinds easily.

Polishing Notes

Standard polishing.