1060 Steel Bar, Rod, Stock .545 in Diameter x 12" Length (6 Bar Lot)
Blacksmith,Forging,Forming.
Cold Drawn Annealed
Mag Tested
Fine Grain
Blade materials are those used to make the blade of a knife or other simple edged hand tool or ... Chrome steel is one of a class of non stainless steels which are used for applications ... 1060, a popular mid-high-carbon steel for knives1060 Carbon Steel is a great compromise between hardness (edge holding ability) and pliability (strength) - and many swords famous for their DURABILITY, such as those by Ronin Katana, Cold Steel and Darksword Armory, are made from 1060 carbon steel.
Consequentially, 1060 Carbon Steel swords are very popular, though because the steel is harder than 1045