Description
WOLFRAM SPECIAL
Wolfram Special – Our latest Tungsten alloyed Carbon tool steel. Paired with Carbon and low levels of impurities this is a very clean alloy. Perfect for kitchen knives, razors or edged tools which require more wear resistance, while still being easy to sharpen and work with! We have found that the ideal working hardness is 64HRc, which provides a great balance of performance and workability.
Country Of Manufacture:
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Exact Chemical Composition:-
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C: |
W: |
Mn: |
Cr: |
Si: |
P: |
S: |
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1.13% |
2.23% |
0.24% |
0.42% |
0.2% |
0.012% |
0.016% |
Heat Treatment Cycle:
Normalise at 850 - 880C (1562-1616F) for 5 to 10 minutes, air cool to room temp
Heat to 810 - 820C (1490-1508) and hold for 5 minutes (66HRc as quenched)
Oil Quench (Suggested Oil is Rye 32) (AAA Quench)
Temper twice for two hours at 200C (392F)for 64HRc
Supplied Hot Rolled Annealed in 600mm Lengths
GFSKS = Ground Flat Stock Knife Supplies in the UK