{"title":"420A Knife Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e420A is a corrosion-resistant stainless steel with a lower carbon content than higher alloy knife steels. Its strengths lie in corrosion resistance, toughness, and ease of maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree key characteristics of the steel: Edge Retention, Rust Resistance, and Sharpenability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Retention: low to medium\u003cbr\u003e★★☆☆☆\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lower carbon content limits hardness and wear resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRust Resistance: high\u003cbr\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chromium content provides good corrosion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpenability: very good\u003cbr\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe comparatively low wear resistance allows for easy resharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAreas of Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday knives:\u003c\/strong\u003e The high ease of maintenance makes 420A suitable for simple cutting tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnives with moisture contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corrosion resistance is a significant advantage of this steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteel Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eElement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eProportion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon (C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 0.15–0.25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eChromium (Cr)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 12–14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.messerteam.de\/cs-eu\/collections\/420a-messerstahl.oembed","provider":"Messerteam Kalb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}