5160 High Carbon Spring Steel knife making Bar Stock forging For Making Damascus

Slide
$31.41
WIDTH
1.5"
THICKNESS
3/16"
LENGTH
36"
Blade Material
Carbon Steel
Brand
Jantz
Blade Type
Billet Bar
Dexterity
Ambidextrous
Type
Boot, Bowie, Bowie Knife, Combat, Everyday Carry, Hunting, Survival, Throwing, Bar
Blade Length
12" - 2" inch
Blade Edge
Plain
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Handmade
Yes
condition
New

High Carbon alloy spring steel with chromium added for hardenability.

5160 has good wear resistance and is known for outstanding toughness.

Hardening capability of 57-58 HRC.

As a spring steel, 5160 will typically come harder than your standard carbon steels.  This material is hardened to spring hardness and measures 32-35 Rockwell C.

Typical chemistry:C .63, Mn .86, Si .23,CR .83 

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