1.2235 / 80CrV2 / L2 carbon steel

The 1.2235 / 80CrV2 or AISI L2 is a carbon steel.

Properties

• Suitable steel for forging damascus (forge welding).
  Etches grey in damascus patterns
• Very high sharpness
• Robust (even under shock load)

Chemical composition

• C: 0,80%
• Cr: 0,50%
• Mn: 0,50%
• Si: 0,30%
• V: 0,15%

Heat treatment: 1.2235 / 80CrV2 hardening:

• Hardening: 830°C (oil)
• Tempering: 2 hours at 200°C
• Hardness: ~61 HRC

Finish
Laser cut, rolled & annealed

3,2x130x525mm - forged, rolled & annealed