Uddeholm Vanax

Vanax from Uddeholm is a high-alloyed PM nitrogen-chromium-vanadium steel.

Properties:

• Nitrogen alloyed
• Very high corrosion resistance
• High wear resistance
• High sharpness
• Good polishability
• Good toughness
• High hardness
• Very fine microstructure despite high alloy content
• Powder metallurgical steel

Recommended applications:

• Japanese chef’s knives
• European chef’s knives
• Hunting knives
• Outdoor, survival & bushcraft knives
• Fishing knives / diving knives

Chemical composition:

• C: 0,35%
• Cr: 18,20%
• N: 1,55%
• Mo: 1,10%
• V: 3,50%

Heat treatment: Uddeholm Vanax hardening:

• Hardening temperature: 1050°C - 1080°C (air)
• Tempering: 180°C - 200°C or 500°C
• Achievable hardness: 59 - 61 HRC

Finish
Laser cut, rolled & annealed