We'll make a custom package for you with approximately 2 kg of output from 120 mm wide raw material. You decide the thickness of the finished steel and the steel pattern. The length depends on the mass and cross-section. If the package is longer than 600 mm, we will have to divide it into two approximately equal pieces. Production will take place within 4-8 weeks from receipt of payment.

Examples of a 2 kg output in different thicknesses:
~2 x 120 x 1050 mm --> 2 pieces, each 525 mm long
~3 x 120 x 700 mm --> 2 pieces, each 350 mm long
~4 x 120 x 520 mm
~5 x 120 x 420 mm

Developed and manufactured to high quality standards, this forge-welded steel is perfect for producing high-quality chef's knives using the stock removal process. Thanks to its outstanding toughness at a hardness range of 63-68 HRC, the ApexUltra Nickel Go Mai surpasses other steels with such high hardness.

Recommended hardness range of the cutting layer: 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 soft 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 directly.
To bring out the natural texture of the steel, we gently remove the scale instead of simply grinding the surface.
We straighten the steel 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, quenched in medium or fast oil. Temper at 175°C for 2 x 2 hours, with cooling to room temperature before each tempering cycle. Further hardening information can be found in the ApexUltra datasheet: [https://www.apexultrasteel.com/downloads].
The cutting edge represents approximately 30% of the material thickness.
Small (<8mm) embossed markings may be found on the ends of the pieces to prevent confusion.