7Cr17MoV is known as a high carbon stainless steel widely made for affordable and durable kitchen knives. 7Cr17MoV steel features good corrosion resistance, high hardness and toughness, wear resistance, excellent edge retention.
7Cr17MoV Steel Composition: Chromium (Cr) 18.00%, Carbon (C) 0.75%, Molybdenum (Mo) 0.75%, Vanadium (V) 0.10-0.20%, Nickel (Ni) 0.6%, Silicon (Si) 1.00%, Manganese (Mn) 1.00%, Phosphorous (P) 0.04%, Sulfur (S) 0.03%.