BÖHLER K353 belongs to the group of conventionally produced 8% chromium steels. It is used in situations where chipper steels like 1.2360 are insufficient in terms of wear resistance and tool steels like 1.2379 (D2) do not have sufficient toughness. BÖHLER K353 is especially suitable for industrial knives for the woodworking industry. It is also used for stamping and cutting tools.
| C | Si | Mn | Cr | Mo | V | Al | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.82 | 0.70 | 0.40 | 8.00 | 1.60 | 0.60 | + |
