Comprised of 0.1% carbon and 10.5 to 17% chromium, martensitic stainless steel is mainly used for tooling, cutting tools and springs.
For kitchen knife blades and utensils used in food preparation, we recommend either the MA3M grade, which contains molybdenum, or the MA5 grade, which has a high chromium content. Both options offer improved corrosion resistance and the possibility of obtaining high levels of hardness in the hardened and tempered condition.
