Description
AEB-L
AEB-L was originally designed for use as a razor blade steel. It is famed for a combination of toughness, edge stability and edge holding, while being easy to resharpen and extremely corrosion resistant. This is an extremely fine-grained steel and the go to for many makers.
Chemical Composition:-
|
C: |
Cr: |
Si: |
Mn: |
S: |
P: |
|
0.67% |
13% |
0.4% |
0.6% |
0.006% |
0.025% |
Suggested Heat Treatments:
Heat to 1060C (1940F) (Hold for 15 minutes)
Air or Oil Quench (Suggested Oil is Rye 32) (AAA Quench)
Optional – Cool to -70C
Temper twice for two hours at 150C (302F) for approx 60/61HRc
Supplied Hot Rolled Annealed in 600mm Lengths
GFSKS = Ground Flat Stock Knife Supplies in the UK