440-C Stainless Steel

440-C is a high-carbon chromium stainless that resists corrosion from fresh water, steam, crude oil, gasoline, stains from food acids and fruit. The excellent wear and resistant qualities of 440-C steel make it the natural choice of knifemakers. Hot rolled and annealed.

Typical chemistry
C 1.00, Mn .45, Si .30, CR 17.00, Mo .50.