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1.2360 / A8 / X50CrMoV8-1 chipper steel, scale-free – 3.3 mm thickness / 40 mm width / 1000 mm length

1.2360 / A8 / X50CrMoV8-1 chipper steel, scale-free

Chipper Steel 1.2360 / A8 / X50CrMoV8-1 is a robust all-round steel for work knives and is relatively insensitive to rust. The dimensions of this cut are 3.3 mm thickness / 40 mm width / 1000 mm length.

Technical data

  • Article: 1978-007
  • Analysis: C: 0.50 / Si: 0.85 / Mn:0.40 / Cr:8.20 / Mo: 1.3 / V: 0.39
  • Hardness: approx. 58-60 HRC
  • Condition: soft-annealed and scale-free

Properties and applications

  • Good mix of carbon steel and stainless qualities.
  • Easy to resharpen with simple means.
  • Relatively insensitive to rust.
  • Very good for sharpening level B/C.
  • Recommended for outdoor knives, camping knives, pocket knives, hunting knives and other work knives.

Hardening

Hardening tip: 1040° / hardening in oil / tempering at 150°C for 2 x 1 hour with quenching in cold water in between yields approx. 59 HRC.

Notes

The steel is soft-annealed and supplied to us in large plates (approx. 2 x 1 m). The plates are cut into strips 40 to 60 mm wide.

The cut strips may be slightly bent. They can be straightened over the knee, in a vise or with hammer and anvil.

Note: Special sizes can only be sourced from an order quantity of 500 kg. Please send an inquiry by email if you are interested.

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