CPM MagnaMax Stainless Tool Steel - Mill Finish

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YM0815
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Product Specification

MagnaMax™, is a new premium knife steel that builds on the proven performance of MagnaCut®.

 

This new grade is designed to push performance further, giving makers and manufacturers improved edge retention while maintaining the balance that made MagnaCut® so widely trusted.

 

MagnaMax™ is the newest addition to the MagnaCut® family of grades, offering the same corrosion resistance and heat treat approach, now with enhanced edge retention.

 

In discussion with Dr. Larrin Thomas, MagnaMax™ was developed as a natural progression of the MagnaCut® platform, focusing on increasing edge retention while preserving the balance of properties that made MagnaCut® so widely adopted. Rather than redesigning the steel entirely, the goal was to refine performance within the same framework, giving users a new option depending on their priorities.




 

For those who rely on steel performance every day, this launch represents more than just a new material. It is an opportunity to work with a grade designed to last longer in real-world use.

 

MagnaMax™ builds on that same foundation with one key improvement:

Enhanced edge retention.

 

Larrin explained that this improvement comes from adjustments to the steel’s composition and structure, allowing for increased wear resistance while maintaining the corrosion performance MagnaCut® is known for. Importantly, MagnaMax™ was designed to stay within a similar balance of properties, avoiding trade-offs that could negatively impact toughness or usability.

 

This means blades stay sharper longer, reducing the need for frequent maintenance while maintaining consistent performance across applications.

 

Because MagnaMax™ follows a similar heat treat approach to MagnaCut®, makers can integrate it into their existing processes without significant changes.

 

For makers, that translates to better end-user satisfaction.

For manufacturers, it means delivering a product that holds its edge in demanding conditions.

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  • $17.95 flat rate (with steel)
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