CPM MagnaCut

CPM MagnaCut is a powder metallurgical niobium-vanadium alloyed stainless tool steel.
Thanks to its special properties, MagnaCut is suitable for large blades (hunting knives) as well as for fine, thin-ground blades (kitchen knives).
Despite its low chromium content, this steel offers good corrosion resistance, as there are hardly any chromium carbides present (ideal chromium-carbon ratio). The nitrogen in this alloy further enhances this effect.

Properties

• High wear resistance
• High toughness
• Good corrosion resistance
• High hardness
• Fine microstructure / fine carbides

Recommended applications

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

Chemical composition

C: 1,15% | Cr: 10,70% | Mo: 2,0% | V: 4,0% | Nb: 2,0% | N: 0,2%

Our "MagnaCut steel" heat treatment recommendation:
Hardening:

• Oxidation protection required
• Hardening temperature: 1070°C - 1130°C
• Quenching medium: air or gas
• Cryogenic treatment: optional, but beneficial
• Tempering: 170°C - 200°C
• Achievable hardness: 59 - 63 HRC

Finish
Waterjet cut, rolled & annealed