1.2419 / 105WCr6 tungsten steel

The 1.2419 / 105WCr6 is a carbon-tungsten steel/carbon steel.

Properties

• Suitable steel for forging damascus (forge welding).
  Etches grey in damascus
• Very high sharpness
• High edge retention / wear resistance
• High hardness

Recommended applications

• Japanese kitchen knives
• European kitchen knives
• Hunting knives
• Outdoor, survival & bushcraft knives

 
Chemical composition

C: 1,0% | Cr: 0,9% | Mn: 0,8% | Si: 0,20% | W: 1,05%

Our "1.2419 / 105WCr6" heat treatment recommendation:
Hardening:

• Hardening temperature: 800°C - 830°C
• Quenching medium: oil
• Cryo treatment: optional, minor benefit possible
• Tempering: 160°C - 200°C
• Achievable hardness: 61 - 64 HRC

Annealing: 780 - 800°C

Finish
Laser cut, rolled & annealed
German production