- The highest carbon stainless steel of the 440 series.
- It is a very good blade steel.
- I think the reason it is not more popular is because newer steels have overshadowed it.
This alloy been properly annealed and is in the soft condition. You do not have to do any non-standard wasteful processes before heat treating. The steel must be heat treated to get to a hardened state. Follow the heat treat recipe and the steel will harden.
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Mechanical Properties
Chemistry Information : 440C Stainless Steel
The rectangle bar measures 0.06 inches in thickness, 1.5 inches in width, and 11.6 inches in length. It is made from 440C stainless steel, a high carbon alloy known for its excellent blade steel properties and is supplied in an annealed, soft condition.
No, this 440C stainless steel bar is supplied annealed and soft. It requires heat treating according to a specific recipe to achieve a hardened state suitable for blade or tool applications.
The product listing does not indicate availability of custom cutting services. The bar is sold in a standard length of 11.6 inches.
This product typically ships within 1 business day, ensuring a fast turnaround for your stainless steel rectangle bar needs.
No, a material test report (MTR) is not available for this product according to the provided information.