- 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
This rectangle bar measures 0.1 inches in thickness, 2 inches in width, and 11.6 inches in length. It is made from 440C stainless steel, known for its high carbon content and excellent blade steel properties.
The bar is supplied in an annealed, soft condition and requires heat treating to achieve hardness. Following the recommended heat treat process will harden the steel for optimal performance.
This product ships as a single piece with a length of 11.6 inches. Custom cutting options are not indicated, so it is sold in the standard size as listed.
The bar is in stock and ships within 1 business day, ensuring fast delivery for your project needs.
No, a material test report (MTR) is not available for this product.