We'll make a package specifically for you, with a yield of approximately 2 kg. You can decide the thickness and width of the finished steel, as well as the steel pattern. The length is determined by the mass and cross-section. If the package is longer than 600 mm, we'll have to divide it into two approximately equal pieces to heat treat it. Production will take place within 4-8 weeks from receipt of payment.
Examples of 2 kg output in different thicknesses and widths:
~2x40x3200 mm --> 6 pieces, each ~530 mm long
~3x50x1650 mm --> 4 pieces, each ~410 mm long
~3x60x1400 mm --> 4 pieces, each ~350 mm long
~5x60x830 mm --> 2 pieces, each ~415 mm long
Developed and manufactured to high quality standards, this forge-welded steel is perfect for the production of high-quality chef's knives using the stock removal process. Thanks to its outstanding toughness with a hardness range of 63-68 HRC, ApexUltra Nickel Go Mai outperforms other steels with such high hardness.
Recommended hardness range of the cutting edge: 63-68 HRC. 5-layer steel with ApexUltra core layer, nickel diffusion barrier, and black-etching 80CrV2 as the top layer.
After forge welding and forging/rolling, we normalize, grain refine, and anneal the steel to save you these time-consuming steps as a knifemaker and achieve the best possible performance from the steel. This means you can start sawing or grinding the contour right away.
To bring out the steel's natural texture, we gently remove the scale instead of simply grinding the surface.
We straighten the steels as best we can in this step. Fine straightening can still be beneficial after contour grinding and before hardening.
Recommended hardening: 830°C for 10 minutes, quenching in medium or fast oil. Temper at 175°C for 2 x 2 hours with cooling to room temperature before each tempering cycle. Further information on hardening can be found in the ApexUltra datasheet: [https://www.apexultrasteel.com/downloads].
The cutting layer accounts for approximately 30% of the material thickness.
Small (<8mm) embossed markings may be found on the ends of the pieces to prevent confusion.
ApexUltra / Ni / 2x30 Layer damascus steel - Custom Billet
It is a raw material for making knives using the stock removal process. The pictures of the knives are merely examples of how this steel can be used; the knives are not part of the article offered here. The steels offered are not stainless. Since this is a custom-made product, returns or exchanges are unfortunately not possible. Rolling tolerances: +/- 0.3 mm thickness, +5 / -0 mm in width