What is O1 tool steel?
Abbreviation: O1
O1 is an oil-hardening tool steel prized for its ability to take and hold a sharp edge. Favored by knife makers and machinists for precision tooling.
Related Terms
D2 Tool Steel(D2)
D2 is a high-chromium, high-carbon tool steel known for exceptional wear resistance and edge retention. Widely used for dies, punches, and knife blades.
1084 Steel
1084 is a high-carbon steel popular with knife makers for its excellent edge retention and ease of heat treating. It's commonly sold as flat bar or blade blanks.
Hardening and Tempering(H&T)
Hardening heats steel above its critical temperature and quenches it rapidly to increase hardness. Tempering then reheats it at a lower temperature to reduce brittleness while retaining strength.
Heat Treating(HT)
Heat treating is a group of industrial processes that alter the physical and mechanical properties of metal through controlled heating and cooling. It includes annealing, hardening, tempering, and normalizing.