Böhler K340 steel

Steel Böhler K340

This steel is produced by the electroslag remelting method. Thanks to this method, the steel is metallurgically clean and homogeneous. Therefore, it is a steel with excellent utility properties. It's no wonder it's one of the best steels used in the knife-making industry. However, it has also found applications in other branches of industry.

Properties 

• excellent machinability 
• perfect dimensional stability 
• excellent nitriding capability 
• excellent usability for surface coating 

Steel Böhler K340 is used for tool production. Therefore, you will appreciate these properties: 

• excellent wear resistance 
• very good compressive strength 
• easy to grind 
• high cutting edge retention 
• safe use without material failure 
• long service life