Seeking Clarification on Weapon Material

[maddox10]

Materials that shatter under heavy blows are not allowed.

Hardox will bend and even rip, but not shatter.

[ian_humphrey]

Hi Katch,

I'm going to put my technical hat on for a moment.

Do you have a material designation or access to a chemical composition sheet for this material? This would help in giving a more informed answer.

Commercial blades and such tend to be made from medium to high carbon steels with minimal alloys, which makes them cheaper, and then hardened to a level which would allow them to retain an edge for longer. Unfortunately, this also increases there chances of shattering. As Mario has said Hardox and similar materials do not to shatter because they are manufactured with higher alloy contents.

Hope this helps,

Ian