Steel 3Cr13

Steel 3Cr13

This steel is particularly popular in Asia, specifically in China. It is used in a wide range of industries, including the cutlery industry. It is no surprise that you can find this steel on knives supplied exclusively by China. 

Properties 

Due to its high carbon content, 3Cr13 stainless steel is considered a popular manufacturing material.

 Thanks to carbon, it has these properties: 

• high strength 
• high hardness
• high durability 
• good sharpenability 

A certain disadvantage may be its susceptibility to corrosion and also the fact that this type hardens at around 55 HRC, which may show less resistance compared to other types of steel. However, for a regular knife, this steel is more than sufficient.