Apr 20, 2001 · 5160 is one of my favorite knife steels and does have some cromium so it is not as bad for rust as simple high carbon steels like 1095. 5160 is really a cool steel it uses the …

Mar 26, 2000 · 5160 is good blade steel for stock removal or forging. Its probably the most forgiving forgable steel there is. Its durability and edge holging qualities depend entirly on the …

Jan 17, 2004 · We did a study on heat treating of 5160 looking at different austenitizing and tempering temperature combinations to find the optimal heat treatment for toughness. I was a …

Dec 20, 2005 · 5160 was made with oil quenching in mind, 1060 is designated as a water hardening steel, but in thickness' such as blades can be done in fast oils. As mentioned, that …

Apr 7, 2006 · The ability to resist rolling an edge depends on the angle the edge is sharpened and the hardness of the steel - thinner edges demand harder steel. Buck suggests their 420HC …

Feb 9, 2007 · All other things being equal (profile, grind, heat treat, etc.) what would be the differences, pros and cons, of a knife in 5160 versus 1095? Thanks.

Jan 26, 2018 · A better carbon steel equivalent would be 52100 with its small volume of fine carbides. But AEB-L has harder chromium carbides for better edge retention and wear …

Jun 10, 2022 · Carbon Steel Question: 5160 vs. 1060 The composition of 5160 and 1060 is quite similar, but why is the performance so different? 5160 holds an edge longer and gets sharper …

Oct 16, 2013 · Hey guys, first post. I've glanced around and I haven't seen this answered exactly, but if I've missed it, please shoot me over towards that thread. Anyway. I've just gotten started …

Jan 28, 2017 · What opinions do you fellow forum members have of these steels, being used to an Axe head. 1040 C.S. 5150 C.S. 5160 C.S. 420 C.S. and 4140 C.S...