5160 for puncturing

[BryanNomad]

I'm currently working on a double edged tanto style knife for a deployed armed forces buddy and I'm wondering how good 5160 is for puncturing? (sheet metal, layers of military style fabrics, etc.)

 

[hammon172]

More of a geometry , heat treat guestion then if the steel will work.

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

Correct. "Geometry cuts. Heat treatment determines how long." Roman Landes

More of a geometry , heat treat guestion then if the steel will work.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

5160 is tough enough to take that sort of abuse if the geometry is right. CPM-3V would be an even better choice.

 

[BryanNomad]

Thanks guys, the geometry for puncturing I have figured out. The heat treat will be done by Peters. I know 5160 makes great choppers, didn't know how it would handle more prying, stabbing type applications.

 

[Rick Marchand]

I would think L6(RDS) would also do well for that application.

 

[Darrin Sanders]

Don't forget S-7. The S stands for shock resistant. I believe thats what most air hammer bits are made from.