View Sample Alloy Digest Data Sheet (PDF)Since 1952, Alloy Digest has been the leading reference for materials property data on metals and alloys used throughout the world. Featuring graphs, charts and tables, these sheets give facts and figures on composition or characterization, physical and mechanical properties, heat treatment, and machinability.COLUMBIA SPECIAL is the manufacturer's highest quality best grade of water-hardening tool steel. It contains small amounts of chromium and vanadium. Its manufacture is controlled closely to insure uniform predictable hardenability. When brine quenched it develops a uniform high-hardness case of medium depth with a tough shock-dampening core. It is noted for its combination of high resistance to abrasion and high toughness. COLUMBIA SPECIAL'S many applications include dies for many uses, reamers, taps, drills, punches, gages and wood knives.