AEB-L Information & Composition

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AEB-L was originally developed for razor blades. The steel is formulated with just enough carbon for the steel to get hard but not make any chromium carbides. The extreme fine grain makes it easy to sharpen and holds an edge well.

AEB-L is used by several damascus makers including Devin Thomas, Rob Thomas, Chad Nichols and Gerome Weinand in their stainless damascus. It has good corrosion resistance, is easy to sharpen and has good edge holding.

I've recommended this stainless steel to knifemakers for years. Anyone who has been around me will tell you I love this steel. Try it and let us know what you think of it. We're working with Bohler-Uddeholm to get thicker material.

Sandvik copied AEB-L and calls it 13C26. 13C26 is shown in the table above for comparison purposes.

Data Sheet:

AEB-L Data Sheet

Heat Treating Information:

Preheat: Heat to 1560° and equalize.

1920°F Austenitize: Ramp to 1920°F and hold at temperature for 15 minutes. Oil or plate or air quench as quickly as possible.

1975°F Austenitize: Ramp to 1975°F and hold at temperature for 5 minutes. Oil or plate or air quench as quickly as possible.

Cryogenic Treating: To get the most from AEB-L you must cryo. Cool to -95 °F. No soak is required.

Temper: Temper immediately after hardeneing or cryo. Temper at least 2 times for two hours each time. Use the table below to achieve desired hardness.

Heat Treating Services:

Pacific Metallurgical
Paul Bos Heat Treating
Peters Heat Treating
Stack Metallurgical Services

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