HRC Hardness & Steel Comparison

Tap a steel grade to see its Rockwell hardness, edge life and trade-offs. The pro sweet spot is 58-62 HRC — harder is not always better.

Rockwell C scale (45 – 66 HRC)
Edge life
Toughness
Corrosion

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