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5160 vs 9260H on reaching that illusive maximum hardness
Mikael Andersson replied to Mikael Andersson's topic in Hot Work
If the spine of the sword is Rc 40-45 then the edge can be Rc 60-65 without much problem and the steel in question is 9260H and not 9260... I just wanted to make that clear. -
5160 vs 9260H on reaching that illusive maximum hardness
Mikael Andersson posted a topic in Hot Work
With 5160 it's possible to reach a maximum hardness of Rc 63 but with 9260H it's possible to reach a maximum hardness of Rc 65. What are your thoughts and maybe this little difference really doesn't matter all that much? -
I'm talking about swords with a blade length of thirty inches or more... you make 1075 carbon steel into an U shape and place 1045 carbon steel inside it. I would be happy if anyone out there would try this and share the results because I'm not a swordsmith myself... just an enthusiast of good forged swords. Thank you for hearing me out.