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MAXAMET

Tool Steel · Hardness 70–76 HRC

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Tool Steel
Carbon %
2.15
Chromium %
4.8
Hardness HRC
70-76
Vanadium %
6
Molybdenum %
Tungsten %

Performance Ratings

80/100
Edge Retention
14/100
Corrosion Resist.
16/100
Toughness
10/100
Ease to Sharpen
Overall Score
33.6/100

Chemical Composition

Carbon 2.15%
Chromium 4.80%
Vanadium 6.00%

Best For

Hunting Knives

The MAXAMET is a tool steel used in knife manufacturing. This steel is classified as Ultra-Premium tier based on its composition and properties.

Chemical Composition

ElementContent
Carbon2.15%
Chromium4.8%
MolybdenumN/A%
Vanadium6.0%
TungstenN/A%
CobaltN/A%
ManganeseN/A%
NickelN/A%
SiliconN/A%

Hardness

  • Minimum HRC: 70
  • Maximum HRC: 76

Performance Ratings

MetricScore
Edge Retention80.0/100
Corrosion Resistance14.4/100
Toughness16.0/100
Ease of Sharpening10.0/100
Overall Score33.6/100

Best For

This steel is well-suited for: Hunting Knives

About MAXAMET

MAXAMET is a tool steel with excellent properties for knife making. Its composition provides a good balance of edge retention, durability, and workability.

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