1.2003 / 75Cr1 / 1075-CR carbon steel

The 1.2003 / C75 75Cr1 or also AISI 1075 +CR is a carbon steel.

Properties

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

Recommended applications

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

Chemical composition

C: 0,8% | Cr: 0,35% | Mn: 0,75% | Si: 0,25%

Our "1.2003 / 75Cr1 or 1075-Cr steel" 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: 59 - 61 HRC

Finish
Laser cut, rolled & annealed
German production