440-C

Stainless blade steel

This steel is hot rolled and annealed and ready to be ground or forged.

Manufactured in Germany to a constant recipe to ensure a consistent high quality steel.  

440-C is one of the most widely recognized and appreciated steels in knife making with a history spanning decades.

As a staple stainless steel in the cutlery industry, many companies built their history and reputation by making it a standard option in their offerings dating back well into the 80s and beyond.

A chromium alloy steel, 440-C has high corrosion resistance and can achieve high levels of hardening, which is why it made such an early impression on cutlery in the first place.

Length may be /- 1/4"