GOST / Russia

13X

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Composition

Core alloying elements define the baseline trade-off between wear resistance, corrosion behavior, and toughness.

Material Overview

13X(GOST) - Low alloyed cold work tool steel. Used in files and other cutting instruments. High working hardness, but very little corrosion resistance. When heat treated properly makes very good utility knife blades.

Performance Radar

Use four core metrics to understand the usable operating envelope of this steel at a glance.

Edge Retention
Toughness
Corrosion Resistance
Sharpenability
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At A Glance

13X(GOST) - Low alloyed cold work tool steel. Used in files and other cutting instruments. High working hardness, but very little corrosion resistance. When heat treated properly makes very good utility knife blades.