1.1248 / C75 / 1075 carbon steel

The 1.1248 / C75 steel, also known as AISI 1075, is a carbon steel.

Properties

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

Recommended applications

• European chef’s knives
• Hunting knives
• Outdoor, survival & bushcraft knives

 
Chemical composition

C: 0,75% | Cr: 0,25% | Mn: 0,60% | Si: 0,20%

Our "1.1248 / C75 or 1075 steel" heat treatment recommendation:
Hardening:

• Hardening temperature: 810°C - 830°C
• Quenching medium: oil
• Cryogenic treatment: optional
• Tempering: 160°C - 200°C
• Achievable hardness: 59 - 61 HRC

Finish
Laser cut, rolled & annealed
German production