8670

[Walt2]

Does anyone know the components of 8670 carbon steel. I have been looking at Greco Knives home page and I see that is what they mainly use. I saw somewhere that it is a German steel. I'm curious what steel this would compare with, if anything.

 

[John A. Larsen]

In the January 2003 Tactical Knives, Butch Winter had an article in his "Steel Bin" column on 8670. Butch says it was originally a Sharon Steel known as 0186-5, now being made in Germany. Composition;
Carbon: .70-.75%
Chromium: .4%
Nickel: .85%
Silicon: .25%
Manganese: .5%
Sulfur: .025%
Phosphorus: .025%
Butch also says it is used mainly in circular saws used to cut other steels. It is tough and can be hardened to HRC 58-59.

 

[ExamonLyf]

Thanks John.., wondered that myself...appreciate it!


"Hunters seek what they [WANT].., Seekers hunt what they [NEED]"

 

[YoungCutter]

WOOT! A new alloy!

Now added to my personal steel chart.

 

[Walt2]

Thanks for the info John. Another to add to the personal chart.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

I really appreciate the info John. Since I never but TK I would not have read that article and I have wondered in the past about the makeup of this steel.