Alleima 14C28N (Sandvik)

The Swedish Alleima blade steel 14C28N (sandvik) is a stainless martensitic chromium steel.

Properties

• Nitrogen-alloyed
• High toughness
• Corrosion resistance
• High hardness
• Thin blade geometries possible

Recommended applications

• Japanese kitchen knives
• European kitchen knives
• Hunting knives
• Outdoor, survival & bushcraft knives

Chemical composition

• C: 0,62%
• Cr: 14%
• Mn: 0,60%
• N: 0,11%
• Si: 0,2%

Heat treatment: 14C28N hardening:

• Hardening temperature: 1070°C (air)
• Tempering: 2 hours at 200°C
• Hardness: ~60 HRC

Finish
Laser cut, rolled & annealed