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Steel types and qualities

ZDP189

Original Country

Japan

Hardness(HRC)

65-67

ZDP-189 is a Japenese Premium or Super high-end Stainless Steel. It's one of the latest developments in PM (Powder Metallurgy), very high in Chromium and Carbon, offers extreme hardness, Corrosion resistance and wear resistance, its mainly used in Premium Chef knife (Kitchen knives), it's one of those steel that makes me so excited to find out its properties!

49 Layers Damascus SRS13 Powder Steel

Original Country

Japan

Hardness(HRC)

62-64

SRS13 is a Japenese powder steel, SRS13 steel is the newer innovative powder metallurgy super stainless steel, which can be heat treated to HRCE4. They can be sharpened to extreme shampness and fast cutting. SRS13 also contains high chromium contents making it stainless steel, leaving little for comrosion and rust.

M390

Original Country

Austria Bohler

Hardness(HRC)

60+1

BOHLER M390 MICROCLEAN is a martensitic chromium steel manufactured using powder metallurgy techniques. Thanks to its carefully selected alloying elements, this steel exhibits exceptional wear resistance and excellent corrosion resistance. Itis the ideal combination of properties, making it highly suitable for a wide range of applications.

37 Layers Copper Damascus Steel

Original Country

XINZUO

Hardness(HRC)

60+1

Copper Damascus steel is formed through the intricate process of forging and folding a steel alloy infused with copper. This extraordinary blend results in a mesmerizing pattem on the metal, showcasing both its striking beauty and remarkable strength. These knives possess not only exquisite aesthetics but also good sharpness and edge retention thanks to the incorporation of the 12Cri8MoV core steel.

AUS 10

Original Country

Japan

Hardness(HRC)

62+1

AUSI0 steel stands out as a versatile and high-quality option among Japanese knife steels, boasting a remarkable hardness ranging from 59 to 61HRC. With its chromium content reaching approximately 13%, this kitchen knife steel offers excellent corrosion resistance, ensuring long-lasting durability and performance.

73 Layers Damascus 14Cr14MoVNb Powder Steel

Original Country

XINZUO

Hardness(HRC)

62+2

This powder steel material was developed by Hezhen in collaboration with a renowned material company. It features a 14Cri4V3MoNb core surrounded by 72 layers of Damascus steel, with a steel composition containing 14% carbon, With a hardness ranging from 60 to 64HRC, this material exhibits exceptional strength. Additionally, it incorporates 0.5% Nb, resulting in knives that possess enhanced hardness and improved resistance to corrosion.

110 Layers Full Damascus Steel

Original Country

XINZUO

Hardness(HRC)

60+1

This customized 110-layer Damascus steel that is meticulously crafted using a mixed forging technique, combining two high-hardness steel types. This results in a remarkable hardness of up to 61 HRC, ensuring exceptional edge sharpness. Moreover, our Damascus steel exhibits excellent resistance to corrosion, ensuring long-lasting durability and performance.

67 Layers Damascus 10Cr15CoMoV Steel

Original Country

XINZUO

Hardness(HRC)

60+1

The core of 10Cr15CoMoV comprises a high-carbon stainless steel variant widely utilized in knife manufacturing. This Chinese-made steel is highly regarded for its outstanding edge retention, corrosion resistance, and overall durability. Furthermore, it exhibits exceptional toughness, further contributing to its impressive performance and longevity.

3 Layers 10Cr15CoMoV Steel

Original Country

XINZUO

Hardness(HRC)

60+1

3-layer composite steel incorporates the exceptional qualities of 10Cr15CoMoV Steel in its core, This material ensures excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance, durability, and toughness—similar to the 67-layer Damascus steel with a 10CM5CoMaV core. The advantage of our 3Hayer composite steel lies in its more affordable price compared to the 67-layer Damascus steel with a 10Cr15CoMaoV core.

Sandvik 14C28N Steel

Original Country

Sweden

Hardness(HRC)

58-60

14C28N is a stainless steel specifically manufactured by the esteemed Swedish company, Sandvik, with a primary focus on knife production, This steel possesses a high Chromium content, ensuring exceptional corrosion resistance, making it an ideal choice for specific knife applications.

German Din 14116 Steel

Original Country

German

Hardness(HRC)

55-57

1.4116 steel is a stainless steel renowned for its martensitic microstructure, This particular steel type is manufactured in German factories, known for their precision and quality. The 14116 steel stands out due to its high corrosion resistance, impressive toughness, but quite low hardness and edge retention.

440C Composite Steel

Original Country

China

Hardness(HRC)

56-58

440C is a martensitic stainless steel belonging to the 400 series. This steel can undergo heat treatment, resulting in an Impressive hardness range of 56 to 58 HRC. Among the common 440-series stainless alloys, 440C stands out with its superior strength, hardness, and wear resistance. Its notable attributes are attributed to its high carbon content, while still maintaining a moderate level of corrosion resistance.

7Cr17MoV

Original Country

China

Hardness(HRC)

56-58

7Cr17MoV is a stainless steel variety manufactured in China, The inclusion of carbon in 7Cri7MoV contributes to its hardness, providing increased durability and wear resistance. Additionally, the steel's chromium content, ranging from 17% to 18%, offers excellent protection against corrosion. Furthermore, the presence of 1% silicon enhances its overall strength.

8Cr14MoV

Original Country

China

Hardness(HRC)

56-58

8Cr14MoV is a stainless steel variety manufactured in China. It is classified as a high carbon chromium stainless steel. Following the heat treatment process, this steel exhibits decent hardness, exceptional wear resistance, and excellent corrosion resistance.

X9Cr18MoV

Original Country

China

Hardness(HRC)

56-60

9Cr18MoV is a premium-grade stainless steel renowned for its exceptional properties. It features a carbon content of 0.9% and a very significant chromium composition of 18%. These unique attributes contribute to its remarkable durability and edge retention, distinguishing it from other high-end steel varieties.