I have access to various bits of a German spec steel at work. It is supposed to be comparable to 5115. The name is 16MnCr5 1.7131. With an advertised carbon content of 0.14 to 0.19 and a surface hardness of 58 -62, it seems like it would be a decent steel to use. Any experience working with this alloy or something similar?
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Something doesnt make sense here.
If the carbon content is .14-.19%, an HRC of 58-62 seems impossible. While im not too knowledgeable about exotic alloys, i have never heard of any steel with that little carbon reaching those hardnesses.
If the carbon content is .14-.19%, an HRC of 58-62 seems impossible. While im not too knowledgeable about exotic alloys, i have never heard of any steel with that little carbon reaching those hardnesses.
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Not knife steel.