440A knife steel
440A is a stainless knife steel, typically hardened to HRC 55-58.
| Type | Stainless |
|---|---|
| Hardness | HRC 55-58 |
| Edge retention | lowamong the lowest of 49 |
| Corrosion resistance | highhigher than 22 of 48, tied with 16 |
| Toughness | mediumhigher than 4 of 48, tied with 20 |
| Ease of sharpening | easy to sharpeneasier to sharpen than 35 of 48, tied with 13 |
| Price tier | Budget |
| Best for | BudgetKitchen |
440A chemical composition
| C | Cr |
|---|---|
| ~0.68 | ~17 |
Nominal weight %, midpoint of the standard's range. Source: MakeItFrom (AISI standard ranges).
Knives in 440A
ZhengSheng Folding Chef Knife 4.8" Sharp 440A Stainless Steel Blade Wo- SENBON 440A Camping Folding Chef Knife, Japanese Style petty knife
- Gerber Gear Nectar - Clip Folding Pocket Knife with Small 2.5” 440A St
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