1.1274 / C100 / 1095 carbon steel

The 1.1274 / C100 steel, also known as AISI 1095 steel, is a carbon steel.

Properties

• Suitable steel for forging damascus (forge welding).
  Etches dark grey in damascus patterns
• Very high sharpness
• Easy to sharpen
• Hamon (hardening line) possible

Recommended applications

• Japanese kitchen knives
• European kitchen knives

Chemical composition

• C: 1,00%
• Mn: 0,45%
• Si: 0,20%

Heat treatment: Hardening C100 steel:

• Hardening: 810 - 820°C (oil)
• Tempering: 2 hours at 180°C
• Hardness: ~62 HRC

Finish
Laser cut, rolled & annealed