Stainless steel manufactured using powder metallurgy by the Swedish company Udeholm, 5.2 mm thick

Elmax is a stainless steel produced using powder metallurgy by the Swedish company Udeholm. Thanks to this new technology, toughness and strength are enhanced even at high hardness levels (59–61 HRC). The steel thus achieves excellent cutting properties, high edge retention, strength and good toughness. The material is highly machinable. Steel composition: C 1.7% / Si 0.8% / Mn 0.3% / Cr 18.0% / Mo 1.0% / V 3.0%. It is supplied in an annealed condition.