1.2379 / D2 knife steel, scale-free – 3.5 mm thickness / 40 mm width / 800 mm length
- Steel: 1.2379 / D2 knife steel, scale-free.
- Properties: corrosion-resistant all-round knife steel with high hardness, sharpness and robustness.
- Hardness and sharpness: approx. 60-61 HRC; aggressive sharpness at sharpening level B to C.
- Use: outdoor knives due to corrosion resistance; not suitable for Damascus steel.
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1.2379 / D2 knife steel, scale-free
This 1.2379 / D2 is a corrosion-resistant all-round knife steel with comparatively high hardness, sharpness and robustness. The dimensions of this cut are 3.5 mm thickness / 40 mm width / 800 mm length.
Technical data
- Article: 160-012
- Analysis: C:1.55 / Cr:12% / Mo:0.8% / V:0.9%
- Hardness: approx. 60-61 HRC
- Condition: soft-annealed and scale-free
Properties and applications
- Corrosion-resistant all-round knife steel with comparatively high hardness, sharpness and robustness.
- Aggressive sharpness that lasts a long time.
- Very high wear resistance.
- Recommended for outdoor knives due to corrosion resistance.
- Not suitable for Damascus steel.
Hardening
Hardening: 1045° / tempering at 180°C for 2 x 1 hour with quenching in cold water in between yields approx. 60-61 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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