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440C stainless is a high-carbon martensitic stainless steel that is capable of attaining a hardness of approximately 60 HRC. It is commonly used in knives, scissors and surgical tools.

Component Elements Properties Percent
Carbon .95 – 1.2%
Manganese (maximum) 1%
Silicon (maximum) 1%
Chromium 16 – 18%
Nickel (maximum) .75%
Copper (maximum) .5%
Molybdenum (maximum) .65%
Phosphorus (maximum) .04%
Sulfur (maximum) .3%