looking for tips on using this steel

[Juramentado]

I'm considering starting to use Bohler N695. Any comments on this steel for knife blades? What would be the ideal forging temp? Any tips on getting the most from this steel?

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

here is Bohler's site and info. You will have to scroll down a good ways to get to the HT specs for N695. They are in English and Swedish.
http://www.sten.fi/english/data/attachments/N000DE.pdf

Basically, use D-2 or 440 type temps.Forge between 800C and 1100C.
Stacy

 

[Juramentado]

thanks! hmmm N690 seems to be much better for blades.