9260 & 5160 steel alloy for armour?

Kristoffer · Post by **Kristoffer** » Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:49 am

Would either 9260 or 5160 steel be suitable for armouring? I know that when it comes to swords, the 9260 silicone alloy is supposedly a lot more shock resistant then 1050/1060 swords. Does anyone have any experience with these alloys?

Thomas Powers · Post by **Thomas Powers** » Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:57 am

The expense and difficulties of working these alloys generally make them not cost effective; they would, if treated correctly, make fine armour.

coreythompsonhm · Post by **coreythompsonhm** » Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:01 am

Yes I have experience with them, but only at my job, nothing to do with armour.

Tom B. · Post by **Tom B.** » Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:02 am

Xtracted wrote:Would either 9260 or 5160 steel be suitable for armouring? I know that when it comes to swords, the 9260 silicone alloy is supposedly a lot more shock resistant then 1050/1060 swords. Does anyone have any experience with these alloys?

Are those available in sheet form?

Kristoffer · Post by **Kristoffer** » Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:15 am

I have found 9260 in coils, 600mm wide and 1mm thick. However, the price is about the double then 1050.

Thomas Powers · Post by **Thomas Powers** » Tue Sep 24, 2013 1:27 pm

Any alloy is available in sheet form *iff* you are willing to *pay* for it!

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