Steel 1050

Steel 1050

This steel is primarily used in the knife industry and is one of the more popular types of steel commonly encountered in manufacturing. 

The second pair of digits in the number 1050 represents the amount of carbon contained, meaning that the smaller the number, the lower the resistance to any wear. 

Usage and Properties of 1050

As is clear from the above, this steel has an increased amount of carbon. Its basic properties include: 

• wear resistance 
• good machinability 
• excellent grindability 
• resistance to chipping

Thanks to these properties, steel 1050 is considered very popular and is currently most often used for large knives, machetes, and swords.