Knife steel
We stock a small, fine selection of steels for the manufacture of high-quality knives. If you are looking for other grades or dimensions, please feel free to ask us!
90MnCrV8, stripes
From
€2.80*
37532535
cold work steel no. 1.2842
carbon content 0,9 %, for hardening in oil
Of course we also sell other dimensions and larger quantities. We will charge on a time and material basis - please ask for an offer.
Knifesteel 12C27M Stripe
From
€5.90*
37542311
carbon content 0,52 %,
for hardening in oil, similar 1.4034/1.4037
perfect for making kitchen knives
Alleima® 12C27M, still produced in swedish Sandviken, is a martensitic stainless chromium steel developed for the manufacture of kitchen tools with high demands on wear- and corrosion resistance properties. After heat treatment the grade is characterized by:
High hardness which gives good wear resistance.
Good corrosion resistance
Typical applications for Alleima® 12C27M are kitchen tools, such as different types of knives and scissors, that need to tolerate dish-washing.
Knifesteel 10C28Mo2 stripe
From
€5.90*
37542331
carbon content 0,53 %, for hardening in oil
perfect for making kitchen and outdoor knives
Knife steel 10C28Mo2, still produced in swedish Sandviken, is a martensitic stainless chromium steel developed for razor blade and knife applications with high demands on corrosion resistance. The carefully chosen chemical composition in combination with a very fine microstructure also provides a high hardness, good edge retention, toughness and edges that are easy to re-sharpen.
After heat treatment the grade is characterized by:
Very good corrosion resistance
High hardness which gives good wear resistance
Good toughness
Typical applications for 10C28Mo2 are kitchen knives and other tools where a dishwasher-safe material is required, professional butcher knives that need to be easily resharpened, outdoor knives, medical blades and razor blades, with high requirements on corrosion resistance and toughness.
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1.5634 / 75Ni8, stripes
From
€3.20*
37542224
carbon content 0,75 %, ni 2%,
for hardening in oil
perfect for making damascene knives, for example in combination with 1.2842
We sell this metal strip by piece.
If you are interested in larger quantities (more than 25 pcs) or if you want smaller or bigger pieces we can cut them according to your needs - please specify quantity and length, we will make an special offer.
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steel stripes for making damascene knives
€11.90*
37542241
set consisting of:
- 1 piece 180 x 30 x 2 mm nickel steel 1.5634 / 75Ni8
- 2 pieces 180 x 30 x 2 mm cold work steel 1.2842/90MnCrV8 (marked blue)
- 2 pieces 180 x 30 x 2 mm pure iron (marked green)
perfect for making damascene knives