X55CrMo14
1.4110High-carbon martensitic stainless steel with Mo addition for blades and cutting tools. Higher carbon (0.48-0.60%) than X50CrMoV15 with similar Cr and Mo but without V. Achieves high hardness (56-58 HRC) with excellent wear resistance. Used for premium knife blades, scissors, surgical instruments, and industrial cutting tools. Popular in Japanese-influenced European knife manufacturing.
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304 Stainless Steel
1.4301The most widely used austenitic stainless steel. Excellent corrosion resistance, good formability and weldability. Standard choice for food processing, chemical, and architectural applications.
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1.4404Low-carbon austenitic stainless steel with molybdenum addition. Superior corrosion resistance to 304, especially against chlorides and pitting. Standard choice for chemical processing, marine, medical implants, and pharmaceutical equipment.
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