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mross · 21st January 2010, 07:09 PM

For those that keep track of such things, the blades made from ball bearings are most likely 52100, a very good steel;
Carbon 0.98 - 1.1
Chromium 1.3 - 1.6
Iron Balance
Manganese 0.25 - 0.45
Phosphorus 0.025 max
Silicon 0.15 - 0.35
Sulphur 0.025 max
Reference from metal suppliers online.

Just thinking out loud, I'd love to see these on the swap forum!

21st January 2010, 07:09 PM	#16
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	For those that keep track of such things, the blades made from ball bearings are most likely 52100, a very good steel; Carbon 0.98 - 1.1 Chromium 1.3 - 1.6 Iron Balance Manganese 0.25 - 0.45 Phosphorus 0.025 max Silicon 0.15 - 0.35 Sulphur 0.025 max Reference from metal suppliers online. Just thinking out loud, I'd love to see these on the swap forum!