Knife Steel

We are a full line distributor of conventional and PM Stainless and Tool Steel grades for Knife Steel applications. We have a large inventory with many grades. Choosing the knife steel for your next project is as easy as One – Two – Three

  1. Compare the important physical properties for knife steel we stock.
  2. Shop online at our store.
  3. Place your order through the shop, or contact us via phone or email.

Knife Steels Stock Sizes

All of the knife steel grades below are generally available from stock. The technical data sheets are available for download.

440C

440C is a stainless tool steel characterized by high wear resistance and excellent corrosion resistance.

Available in the following sizes:

  • Sheet: 0.135" through 0.207" thick.
  • Sheet sizes are 24" widths x 36" long.
    • Cut blanks available.

 

CPM MagnaCut

CPM Magnacut is a powder metallurgy stainless tool steel designed to eliminate chromium carbide in the heat treated microstructure.

Available in the following sizes:

  • Sheet: 0.125" through 0.250" thick.
  • Sheet sizes are 24" wide x 36" long.
    • Cut blanks available.

CPM154

CPM 154 is a powder metallurgy version of 154 CM, which gives it better grinding and polishing properties plus better toughness.

Available in the following sizes:

  • Sheet: 0.093" through 0.250" thick.
  • Sheet sizes are 24" width X 36" long.
    • Cut blanks are available.

154CM

154 CM is a modification of 440C to which Molybdenum has been added.

Available in the following sizes:

  • Sheet: 0.135" through 0.207" thick.
  • Sheet sizes are 24" wide X 36" long.
    • Cut blanks are available.

CPM S35VN

CPM S35VN is a martensitic stainless steel designed to offer improved toughness over CPM S30V.

Available in the following sizes:

  • Sheet: 0.135" through 0.227" thick.
  • Sheet sizes are 24" wide X 36" long.
    • Cut blanks are available.

CPM3V

CPM 3V is made by the particle metallurgy process and is designed to provide maximum resistance to breakage and chipping in a highly wear resistant tool steel.

Available in the following sizes:

  • Sheet: 0.103" through 0.265" thick.
  • Sheet sizes are 24" width X 36" long
    • Cut blanks are available.

CTS-BD1

CTS BD1 is a high carbon-chromium knifes steel that provides stainless properties with high hardness and excellent wear resistance.

Available in the following sizes:

  • Sheet: 0.103" through 0.135" thick.
  • Sheet sizes are 12" wide X 72" long.
    • Cut blanks are available.

PD#1

PD#1 is a high toughness, high wear resistance powder metallurgy tool steel.

Available in the following sizes:

  • Sheet: 0.207" through 0.265" thick.
  • Sheet sizes are 24" wide X 36" long.
    • Cut blanks are available.

CTS-204P

CTS 204P is a highly wear and corrosion resistant, martensitic stainless knife steel produced using the powder metallurgy process.

Available in the following sizes:

  • Sheet: 0.135" through 0.207" thick.
  • Sheet sizes are 24" wide X 36" long.
    • Cut blanks are available.

PSB 27 - Knife

PSB 27 is a chromium, molybdenum, and vanadium alloyed cold work tool steel (AISI D2 analysis +) produced using the Spray Forming Powder Metallurgy Process.

Available in the following sizes:

  • Sheet: .125" through .263" thick.
  • Sheet sizes are 24" wide X 72" long.
    • Cut blanks are available.

A2

A2 is characterized by moderate wear resistance combined with good toughness.

Available in the following sizes:

  • Sheet: 0.093" through 0.250" thick.
  • Sheet sizes are 32" wide x 84" long.
    • Cut blanks are available.

D2

D2 is a high wear, 12% chromium, conventional tool steel

Available in the following sizes:

  • Sheet: 0.145" through 0.219" thick.
  • Sheet sizes are 36" wide X 100" long.
    • Cut blanks are availalble.

O1

O1 is an oil hardening, cold work tool steel.

Available in the following sizes.

  • Sheet: 0.093" through 0.250" thick.
  • Sheet sizes are 12" wide X 36" long.
    • Cut blanks are available.

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