15N20 Bar Stock Steel .094" Thickness - See Length Note
15N20 Carbon Steel
LENGTH NOTE:
We buy this in 48" lengths and sell it in 12", 24", 36", and 48" lengths.
If you buy 1ea, you will get a stick 12" long by the width and thickness shown.
If you buy 2, you will get a bar that is 24" in length.
If you buy 3, you will get a bar that is 36" in length.
If you buy 4, you will get a bar that is 48" in length.
**If you buy 2, 3 or 4 and want it cut into 12" length pieces, please specify in the comments section that you would like them cut into 12" pieces.
**Advertised price is for 1qty 12" piece
15N20 is often used with 1084 or 1095 steel to make Damascus due to its 2% Nickel content. The Nickel will make the 15N20 layers stay shiny when the Damascus is acid etched. 15N20 will also make a very good knife on its own. It is a tough alloy that will hold an edge well and is easy to resharpen.
Composition of 15N20 Steel
C- 0.75
Ni- 2.00
Mn- 0.40
P- 0.10
S- .0010
Si- 0.25
This steel is fully annealed (soft)
Heat Treatment for 15N20 Carbon Steel
Place blade in forge or Heat treat oven pre-heated to Austenitizing temp 1475°-1500°F (soak for 5 - 10 minutes if using a heat treat oven)
Quench in medium speed oil like Park's AAA
Temper between 350° to 450°F twice for 2 hours each time. Cool to room temperature in between tempers.
Use 350°F for hardness of 61-63 HRC
Use 400°F for hardness of 59-60 HRC
Use 450°F for hardness of 56-57 HRC
