Properties of M2 steel

These are the properties you can expect from M2 steel:

Effective Even at High Temperatures

This is perhaps its most important feature, which is why it has become so popular in various industrial applications. You can use the steel for cutting at high speeds (such as for industrial saws and cutters) because the heat produced by the friction won’t bother its effectiveness.

Good Edge Retention

The M2 maintains a sharp edge very well, although when it becomes dull it can be a problem to sharpen.

Great Wear Resistance

This is another benefit of the high hardness you get from M2. The blade won’t wear out too easily, especially as you won’t have to sharpen the blade that often.

Decent Toughness

Hard steels are often lacking when it comes to toughness, but the M2 toughness is actually quite good. It won’t chip off too easily, unlike other steels that are as hard as the M2.

Low Corrosion Resistance

You will need to keep your M2 steel knife oiled.