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Sandvik / Sweden

12C27M

Stainless Steel54–59 HRCConventional Ingot Steel Process

Composition

Core alloying elements define the baseline trade-off between wear resistance, corrosion behavior, and toughness.

Material Overview

Very pure alloy, fine grained, good corrosion resistance. Takes very sharp edge. Identical with Bohler-Uddeholm Marss-500 steel.

Performance Radar

Use four core metrics to understand the usable operating envelope of this steel at a glance.

Edge Retention
Toughness
Corrosion Resistance
Sharpenability
Edge Retention
5.0
Toughness
8.0
Corrosion Resistance
9.0
Sharpenability
10.0

Advantages

  • Extremely easy to sharpen
  • Excellent corrosion resistance
  • Very tough and reliable
  • Low cost and widely available
  • Great for outdoor use

Disadvantages

  • Low edge retention
  • Not suitable for heavy abrasive cutting
  • Basic performance compared to modern steels
  • Requires frequent sharpening

At A Glance

Very pure alloy, fine grained, good corrosion resistance. Takes very sharp edge. Identical with Bohler-Uddeholm Marss-500 steel.