Böhler K600 / 1.2767 nickel steel

Böhler K600 or 1.2767 (45NiCrMo16) is a carbon-nickel cold work steel/carbon steel.

Properties

• Suitable steel for forging damascus (forge welding).
  Etches silver in damascus patterns
• Very high sharpness
• Very high toughness
• Very good polishability & flexibility
• Good corrosion resistance compared to other (knife) carbon steels
• Also suitable as sword steel

Recommended applications

• Hunting knives
• Outdoor, survival & bushcraft knives
• Swords
• Axes & hatchets

 
Chemical composition

C: 0,48% | Cr: 1,30% | Mn: 0,40% | Mo: 0,25% | Ni: 4,00% | Si: 0,23%

Our "K600 / 1.2767" heat treatment recommendation:
Hardening:

• Hardening temperature: 840°C - 870°C
• Quenching medium: oil
• Cryogenic treatment: optional, minor benefit possible
• Tempering: 160°C - 200°C
• Achievable hardness: 56 - 58 HRC

Forging: 1050 - 850°C / Slow cooling in furnace or in heat-insulating material.
Annealing: 610°C to 650°C

Finish
Laser cut, rolled & annealed
Austrian production