Tungsten Special

The Wolfram Special 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 application area

• European chef’s knives
• Japanese chef’s knives

Chemical composition

C: 1,13% | Cr: 0,42% | Mn: 0,24% | Si: 0,2% | W: 2,23%

Our "Wolfram Special 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: 62 - 64 HRC

Finish
annealed, forged and rolled
Swedish production