Sandvik 12C27 is a martensitic stainless steel for knife applications. It is supplied in both the annealed or cold-rolled condition. This datasheet provides information on composition, microstructure, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: SS-954. Producer or source: Sandvik Steel Company.

Carpenter CTS-BD30P is a high-performance blade steel that forms numerous carbides with a fine distribution. A tempered hardness capability of HRC 58/60 combined with superior edger retention make this alloy a candidate for cutlery applications in multiple cutlery and knife market segments. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and hardness. It also includes information on corrosion and wear resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and powder metal forms. Filing Code: SS-1182. Producer or source: Carpenter Specialty Alloys.

HASTELLOY alloy B-2 has outstanding corrosion resistance in the as-welded condition. It is an improved wrought version of HASTELLOY alloy B with the same excellent corrosion resistance as alloy B, but with improved resistance to knife line and heat-affected zone attack. Alloy B-2 resists the formation of grain-boundry carbide precipitates in the weld heat-affected zone, thus making it suitable for most chemical process applications in the as-welded condition. This alloy also has excellent resistance to pitting and stress-corrosion cracking. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Ni-249. Producer or source: Stellite Division, Cabot Corporation.

AISI No. 633 is a chromium-nickel-molybdenum stainless steel whose properties can be changed by heat treatment. It bridges the gap between the austenitic and martensitic stainless steels; that is, it has some of the properties of each. Its uses include high-strength structural applications, corrosion-resistant springs and knife blades. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: SS-389. Producer or source: Stainless steel mills.

UHB Stainless AEB-L is a hardenable (martensitic) stainless steel developed for the demanding requirements of razor blades. It is now finding wide use for other articles with cutting edges, such as knives and scissors. It has an ideal, closely controlled chemical composition and is supplied in a condition that provides good results in manufacturing operations. It gives a cutting tool with a first-class edge characterized by (1) High initial sharpness, (2) Lasting edge sharpness, (3) Good edge retention and wear resistance and (4) Good corrosion resistance. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: SS-371. Producer or source: Uddeholm Aktiebolag.

Uginox MA3M (X38CrMo14, No. 1.4419) is an age-hardenable martensitic stainless steel, mostly used where a sharp edge for cutting is needed. The molybdenum-containing MA3M and Ma5MV grades can be used for kitchen knife and other food preparation blades due to their corrosion resistance and the possibility of achieving high hardness levels in the quenched and tempered condition. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, and joining. Filing Code: SS-1017. Producer or source: Arcelor Stainless Processing LLC.

Uginox MA5MV (X50CrMoV15, No. 1.4116) is an age-hardenable martensitic stainless steel, mostly used where a sharp edge for cutting is needed. The molybdenum-containing MA3M (Alloy Digest SS-1017, September 2008) and Ma5MV grades can be used for kitchen knife and other food preparation blades due to their corrosion resistance and the possibility of achieving high hardness levels in the quenched and tempered condition. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, and joining. Filing Code: SS-1031. Producer or source: Arcelor Stainless Processing LLC.

DURODI is a hot-work die steel with relatively high percentages of nickel, chromium, molybdenum, and silicon for good abrasion and heat resistance. This datasheet provides information on composition, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on heat treating and joining. Filing Code: TS-555. Producer or source: A. Finkl & Sons Company.

Carpenter CTS-BD30P alloy is a powder metal processed, air-hardening, martensitic stainless steel that offers corrosion resistance comparable with Type 440C stainless, combined with excellent toughness and wear resistance attributed to a high concentration of vanadium carbides. The Carpenter CTS family of alloys is used for many blade applications. This datasheet provides information on composition and physical properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as heat treating and powder metal forms. Filing Code: SS-1154. Producer or source: Carpenter Specialty Alloys.

Remanit 4034 is a cutlery grade with very high carbon content that provides both hardness and wear resistance. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on heat treating and joining. Filing Code: SS-669. Producer or source: Thyssen Stahl AG.

The high strength of Tenform XF350, a hot-rolled high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel, allows the user to increase the strength of the finished component or to reduce the thickness. The material finds use in the construction and the automotive industries. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and tensile properties as well as fatigue. It also includes information on forming. Filing Code: CS-147. Producer or source: Hille & Mueller, USA Inc.

The high strength of Tenform XF450, a hot-rolled high-strength low-alloy steel, allows the user to increase the strength of a finished component or to reduce the thickness. The steel is used in the construction and the automotive industries. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, tensile properties. and bend strength. It also includes information on forming. Filing Code: CS-148. Producer or source: Hille & Mueller, USA Inc. See also Alloy Digest CS-173, November 2012.

ALMANITE W comprises a series of three types of austenitic-martensitic white irons characterized by high hardness and relatively good impact strength. Type W1 has a pearlitic matrix. Type W2 has a martensitic matrix, Type W4 is highly alloyed to provide an austenitic matrix in the as-cast condition which may be further modified to give a martensitic matrix by heat treatment or by refrigeration. This datasheet provides information on composition, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on casting, heat treating, machining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: CI-42. Producer or source: Meehanite Metal Corporation.

14-4CrMo is a martensitic stainless tool steel with better corrosion resistance than Type 440C. Molybdenum increases the corrosion resistance and produces wear-resistant carbides. The alloy is used for its wear resistance and edge retention. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and elasticity. It also includes information on corrosion and wear resistance as well as heat treating and machining. Filing Code: SS-832. Producer or source: Timken Latrobe Steel.

ALLEGHENY STAINLESS TYPE 414 is a martensitic stainless steel combining superior toughness and strength with corrosion and heat resisting properties. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: SS-467. Producer or source: Allegheny Ludlum Corporation.

Electralloy Toolware 718 is an age-hardenable nickel-base alloy with high strength and toughness, good corrosion resistance, and good fabricability. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear strength as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Ni-675. Producer or source: Electralloy, a division of G.O. Carlson Inc.

Cyclops L1 is an oil hardening chromium steel that is recommended for relatively short run tools and dies. It is tough and wear resistant. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: TS-200. Producer or source: Cyclops Corporation.

Micro-Melt signifies powder metallurgy. The alloy is a high-chromium stainless steel with maximum hardness. This datasheet provides information on composition and physical properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as machining and joining. Filing Code: SS-1306. Producer or source: Carpenter Technology Corporation.

UNS No. Z35840 is a zinc-aluminum-copper alloy that offers exceptionally high strength (58,000 to 64,000 psi tensile strength as cast) at modest cost. It performs best in thin-walled castings (down to 0.10 inch) which means reduced weight and lower material costs when castings are redesigned. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fracture toughness, creep, and fatigue. It also includes information on corrosion and wear resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Zn-44. Producer or source: Zinc alloy producers.

ALLEGHENY METAL 350 is a chromium-nickel-molybdenum stainless steel developed to bridge the gap between the 300 and 400 series. It can be hardened by heat treatment. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness and creep. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: SS-29. Producer or source: Allegheny Ludlum Corporation. Originally published May 1955, revised June 1963.