Silicon Additions for Improving Steel Toughness

[Larrin]

In this article I wrote about what silicon does to steel properties including why S5 is so tough, what happens when you add a bunch of silicon to 52100, and why you shouldn't temper between 500 and 700°F.

https://knifesteelnerds.com/2018/10/22/silicon-additions-for-improving-steel-toughness/

 

[Willie71]

There was a lot to take in here. I need another read to take it all in. I am quite interested in the addition of silicon, since I first read about 9260, and there’s a bit better than 1% in cru-wear. We all know how much I like cru-wear.