5160 is a very tough forging steel often used for swordmaking. In addition to the iron, this steel contains 0.64% carbon, 0.9% chromium, 1% manganese, 0.35% silicon, with trace amounts of sulphur and phosphorus. 5160 is an oil quenching steel.
- 5160 is a very durable and tough alloy forging steel often used in making swords.
- In addition to its iron, this steel contains 0.64% carbon, 0.9% chromium, 1% manganese, 0.35% silicon, with trace amounts of sulphur and phosphorus.
- The addition of chromium and silicon make this steel excellent at holding an edge and able to handle a lot of use.
- Dimensions are 1/4" x 1-3/4" x 11-1/2"
- This is typically an oil quenched steel.
- 5160 is a very durable and tough alloy forging steel often used in making swords.
- In addition to its iron, this steel contains 0.64% carbon, 0.9% chromium, 1% manganese, 0.35% silicon, with trace amounts of sulphur and phosphorus.
- The addition of chromium and silicon make this steel excellent at holding an edge and able to handle a lot of use.
- Dimensions are 1/4" x 1-3/4" x 11-1/2"
- This is typically an oil quenched steel.
