What is MC63 Steel?MC63 steel is a fine-grained high carbon high chromium stainless steel produced following the powder metallurgy process. Henckels uses Takefu SG2 steel under the MC63 steel name to produce some of its Miyabi kitchen knife line. MC63 steel produces long-lasting, corrosion-resistant, and tough knife blades with the proper heat treatment and tempering. It is also used to manufacture surgical knives and razor blades because it offers excellent corrosion resistance and retains an…
What is MC66 Steel?MC66 steel is a high-end Japanese stainless steel manufactured by Hitachi following the latest Powder Metallurgy technology. MC66 steel name is Zwilling J.A. Henckel’s steel naming of ZDP189 Stainless steel. MC66 steel contains very high Carbon (3 %) and chromium (20%) in its composition, which gives it excellent corrosion resistance, hardness, wear resistance, and edge retention. MC66 steel is common in most Henckels Santoku and other kitchen knives. It is worth noting…
