14C28N Stainless Steel
What is the Best Budget Knife Steel?
So after reviewing many of these steels I think 14C28N is the best. It has high toughness, above average corrosion resistance, and decent edge retention. - Dr Larrin Thomas
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Alleima® 14C28N is a martensitic stainless chromium steel with a chemistry optimized for high quality professional knife applications. The chemical composition provides a unique combination of properties including:
- Excellent edge performance
- Very high hardness
- Good corrosion resistance
Alleima® 14C28N is mainly recommended for knife applications which put very high demands on edge sharpness, edge stability and corrosion resistance. Examples are pocket knives, chefs knives, hunting knives and fishing knives.
Chemical composition (nominal)
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.62 | 0.2 | 0.6 | ≤0.025 | ≤0.010 | 14 | 0.11 |
For information on heat-treating download the datasheet.
