Stainless steel MA5 / X35Cr16N / 1.4060

The MA5 / X35Cr16N / 1.4060, a martensitic stainless steel allowing high hardness.

Conventional stainless steel, the MA5 steel (X35Cr16N AFNOR / 1.4060 Wnr standard) is similar to the Z40C13, also available on our website. It has a major advantage: to offer superior corrosion resistance, as well as better hardness after heat treatment.

Hardness, and strength of a versatile shade.

The heat treatment of the MA5 / X35Cr16N / 1.4060 allows it to achieve high hardness (up to 60 HRC), while being resistant to dishwashers: a major asset for your next table knives! The MA5 / X35Cr16N / 1.4060 is also suitable for the production of knife blades of all types!

You're not equipped to perform heat treatment?

Eurotechni is here for you! We can perform thermal treatment of your parts for you. For more information, do not hesitate to consult our tariff schedule and contact us for any request regarding the thermal treatment of your knife blades.