5160/SUP9 are spring steels with close to identical compositions and chemistry. They are deep hardening steels and are quenched in oil. When heat treated correctly They are perfect for big knives and swords, where performance and toughness really matter.
Allot Content
Carbon – 0.56-0.64%
Manganese – 0.75-1%
Chromium – 0.70%
Silicon – 0.15-0.30%
Phosphorus – <0.03%
Sulphur – <0.04%
Recommended Working Sequence
Forging: 815-1175°C – do not forge below 815°C
Normalizing: Heat to 870°C, cool to black in still air, follow up with refinement cycles at a lower temperatures
Annealing: Heat to 815°C, furnace cool to 650°C at a rate not exceeding 28°C per hour, or bury in an insulating material like vermiculite or wood ash
Grinding, Drilling, Machining
Recommended Heat Treatment
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