Product Review
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.
- ⚒️ High Carbon Chromium Spring Steel – 5160 is a top-tier steel engineered for blades that take abuse and keep going; excellent for forging and stock removal
- 🔥 Forging-Ready with Spring Temper – Arrives at 32–35 HRC, not annealed, making it ideal for forge work, grinding, or heavy stock removal before final heat treat
- 🪓 Maximum Impact Resistance – Known for extreme toughness and flexibility under stress; used in swords, bowies, kukris, machetes, and large choppers
- 🇺🇸 Made in USA – Trusted by professional bladesmiths and serious hobbyists; real 5160, not mystery metal
