Tim has been awesome in getting these belts to me in New Zealand, there has been some shipping issues and Tim has stepped right up and just resent the items I couldn’t fault the service at all
Description
SK5 San Mai Clad 410ss Bars
Premium SK5 tool steel with 410 stainless steel cladding in San Mai construction. These high-carbon steel bars offer exceptional edge retention and durability, making them ideal for knife making and precision tool crafting.
- High-carbon SK5 core for superior hardness
- 410 stainless steel cladding for corrosion resistance
- San Mai laminated construction
- Dimensions: 3mm x 50mm x 500mm
- Perfect for custom blade projects
Chemical Composition (SK5 Core)
- Carbon: 0.80-0.90%
- Silicon: 0.10-0.35%
- Manganese: 0.20-0.50%
- Phosphorus: ≤0.030%
- Sulfur: ≤0.020%
- Iron: Balance
Heat Treatment Instructions
- Normalize: Heat to 900°C, air cool
- Harden: Heat to 780-800°C, quench in oil
- Temper: 150-200°C for 2 hours depending on desired hardness
- Final hardness: 58-62 HRC when properly heat treated
Experience the perfect balance of hardness and flexibility with these professionally crafted steel bars, designed for serious makers who demand quality materials.