What is M2 Steel?
A- M2 is a fine-grained molybdenum/tungsten high-speed tool steel. It is typically composed of: Carbon- .85% Manganese- .35% Phosphorus- .025% Sulfur- .025% Chromium- 4.0% Silicon-.04% Nickel- .30% Vanadium- 2.2% Molybdenum- 5.5% Tungsten- 6.5% M2 is a very tough grade of steel most commonly found in drill bits and end mills. The high amounts of vanadium, molybdenum and tungsten make it very resistant to wear and very difficult to grind. At a Rockwell hardness of 62HRC it exhibits extreme toughness, with no signs of brittleness, and edge retention that is superior to most other blade materials. The only drawback to this material, other than being difficult to work with, is the fact that since it has only a small amount of chrome it will rust unless properly cared for. Since most knives do not, or cannot, receive this proper care our knives with M2 blades will only be available with our BT2 coating.
