Z-Max PM

The Z-Max PM is a corrosion-resistant powder metallurgical cobalt-vanadium-tungsten alloyed HSS steel.

Properties

• Extreme wear resistance
• Extreme hardness
• Good toughness relative to hardness and wear resistance
• Uniform carbide distribution (powder metallurgy)

Recommended applications

• Hunting knives
• Outdoor, survival & bushcraft knives
• Folding knives

Chemical composition

C: 2,0% | Cr: 4,0% | Co: 9,0% | Mo: 5,0% | V: 5,0% | W: 10,0%

Our "Z-Max PM" heat treatment recommendation:

Hardening:

• Oxidation protection required
• Hardening temperature: 1100°C - 1140°C
• Quenching medium: air or gas
• Cryo treatment: optional, but beneficial
• Tempering: 540°C
• Achievable hardness: 65 - 67 HRC

Finish
Waterjet cut, rolled & annealed