K 245 steel for knife making

[Tinbasher]

Hi,Does any one know about this steel ??
Will it make a good knife ??
Can I oil quench it like I do my 5160 ??

So many questions in one post .
Thank you for your time.

Richard

 

[tom kernan]

http://www.buau.com.au/english/files/K245DE.pdf

says it can be oil hardened, looks like it would make a good chopper.

 

[fitzo]

For those interested, Bohler K245: http://www.buau.com.au/english/files/K245DE.pdf

C 0.63
Si 1.10
Mn 1.10
Cr 0.60

oops, too slow!

 

[Tinbasher]

Thank you for the quick replies