Abstract: A steel and tool made therefrom which in a tempered condition of 388 BHN or softer has high strength, high wear resistance together with excellent toughness in the range of 15% elongation and 35 ft-lbs. charpy and having the following composition:______________________________________ C .33-.39 Mn .50-.70 P .025 max. S .025 max. Si .40-.60 Ni 1.05-1.35 Cr 1.33-1.68 Mo .40-.60 Cu .60-.90 Al .010-.