LC 200 N

The LC 200 N is a stainless nitrogen-alloyed chromium steel.

Properties

• Nitrogen-alloyed
• Very high toughness
• Very high corrosion resistance
• Thin blade geometries possible
• Very high sharpness
• Good wear resistance
• Very fine microstructure
• Good polishability
• Good machinability

Recommended applications

• Japanese chef's knives
• European chef's knives
• Hunting knives
• Outdoor, survival & bushcraft knives
• Fishing knives
• Folding knives

Chemical composition

• C: 0,30%
• Cr: 15,0%
• Mo: 1,0%
• Mn: 0,4%
• N: 0,4%
• Ni: 0,4%

LC 200 N hardening:

• Hardening temperature: 1045°C (air)
• Tempering: 2 x 2 hours at 200°C
• Hardness: ~60 HRC

• High-temperature tempering: 2 x 2 hours at 475°C
• High-temperature tempered hardness: ~61 HRC

Finish
Waterjet cut, rolled & annealed