| W-1 Tool Steel | ||
| Heat treat temperature | 1450-1600 F | |
| Quench | Water or Brine | |
| Hardness | Rockwell 56c | |
| Applications |
Blacksmith tools Cold Chisels Hand punches Cold Forming Tools Knives Scissors and Shears Razors Woodworking Chisels |
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| Disadvantages | Water hardening tool steels tend to experience significant distortion during the quench operation. In addition, the hardening operation applies only to the outer "case" of the material, rather than being "through-hardened". | |
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