Decarb-Free Tool Steel Round: 1/2" Dia, 3' OAL, O-1 (Oil Hardening) Tool Steel MPN:35574003

The Decarb-Free Tool Steel Round is a superior cutting tool steel made from O-1 oil-hardening alloy designed for professional toolmakers and machinists who demand precision performance with exceptional edge retention. With its decarb-free feature, this 1/2 diameter x 3' length rod minimizes imperfections during heat treatment processes while maintaining accurate sizing consistency, making it ideal for applications such as knives, cutters, drill bits, and saw blades that require strength, durability, and precision. Its superior hardness provides excellent wear resistance, ensuring longer tool life, reduced downtime, and reduced material costs when compared to conventional HSS tools. This premium grade tool steel is perfect for professional or hobbyist use in industries such as woodworking, metalworking, plastics fabrication, and aerospace engineering where demand high-performance cutting tools.