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6Cr13 Stainless Steel | Razor Blade Steel Supplier

In China, 6Cr13 stainless steel is a quota-controlled martensitic alloy widely recognized as a reliable form of razor blade steel. Each heat is registered under a unique furnace number and governed by limited annual output, ensuring material traceability and consistency. As an integrated resource provider, Sanmei Metal selectively sources the finest 6Cr13 coils from China’s top-tier mills, working closely with leading stainless steel manufacturers who pioneered the industrial-scale production of high-performance razor blade steel like 6Cr13.

Why Choose Sanmei Metal's 6Cr13 Stainless Steel

Our supplied **6Cr13 **is recognized for its outstanding metallurgical characteristics, which directly contribute to superior product performance in precision blade manufacturing. Specifically, these attributes deliver:

  • Low macrosegregation – ensures uniform chemical distribution across the strip, reducing variation during edge processing and improving batch consistency.

  • Finely dispersed carbides – supports clean shearing and precise blade edge grinding, resulting in smoother cutting performance and better wear resistance.

  • Excellent heat treatment response – allows for stable hardness control across the strip, ensuring consistent mechanical properties after quenching and tempering, critical for razor and surgical blade quality.

 

metallographic structure of 6Cr13
Metallographic Structure of 6Cr13

6Cr13 Properties and Chemical Composition

6Cr13 Mechanical Properties (Annealed, 25°C):

  • Yield Strength (Rp0.2): ≥ 590 MPa

  • Elongation: ≥ 15%

  • Hardness: HB ≤ 235 | HRB ≤ 99

 

6Cr13 Stainless Steel Chemical Composition

StandardGradeCSiMnPSCrNiVN
Q/JGBXG002-20196Cr130.60–0.70≤0.80≤1.00≤0.035≤0.00513.00–14.00≤0.300.05–0.20/

 

 

Application Areas: Diverse Cutting Uses with a Razor Blade Focus

Sanmei’s 6Cr13 stainless steel is engineered for a broad range of high-precision cutting applications, with proven performance in:

Among these, razor blade production places the most stringent demands on material flatness, carbide control, and heat treatment response—making it a standout application that showcases the strength of our 6Cr13 material. We highlight this segment not only because of its technical requirements, but also because we actively support OEM and project-based customers in the global shaving industry.

At the same time, our 6Cr13 stainless steel serves as a reliable blade material across other industries where precision, hardness, and corrosion resistance are essential.

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6Cr13 Specification

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Also available in coils, sheets, strips, or other customized shapes to meet specific processing and application needs. As we supply per batch and furnace number, please contact us for tailored specifications and availability.

Certifications & Quality Assurance of Sanmei Metal's Razor Blade Steel

Sanmei's 6Cr13 stainless steel is backed by internationally recognized verification, ensuring our clients receive both quality and traceability assurance.

  • Mill Certificate per Batch: Each coil is traceable to a specific furnace number and supplied with a corresponding mill certificate.

  • SGS Third-Party Inspection: Independent test reports available to verify mechanical and chemical properties upon request.

  • Recycled Material Verification: Our partner mills have been SGS-certified for supplying martensitic stainless steel with over 60% recycled content. This supports our clients' sustainability goals and compliance with ESG or green procurement initiatives.

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Why Choose Sanmei Metal

Material-First Stainless Steel Expertise

Deeply rooted in stainless steel materials. With over 10 years of focus on coils, sheets, profiles, and finishes, we control grade selection, surface consistency, and batch stability from the source.

Verified Material Sources & Traceability

Material quality starts at the source.
We work with verified mills and processors in Foshan to ensure traceable supply, consistent chemistry, and reliable performance across projects.

Engineering Support Built on Material Understanding

Engineering support built on material understanding.
Our engineers review drawings and specifications to ensure profiles and components are manufacturable with the selected materials.

Integrated Processing & Project Coordination

Coordinated processing — not fragmented outsourcing.
Material processing, fabrication, and finishing are aligned to ensure what is specified can be delivered and installed as intended.

Mill Guarantee & Quality

Base coils come from our TOP partner mills (Lisco, Tisco, Jisco, Posco PZSS, Yongjin, Hongwang) before undergoing surface finishing and coating in-house at our Foshan facility. 

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Laser-Grade Film Protection

Every sheet and coil ships with protective PVC film from Polifilm (Germany) and Novacel (France). Adhesion level is matched to your downstream process — strong enough to stay in place through laser cutting or stamping without gas pressure lifting the film and causing edge blowout, but not so strong that it leaves residue when removed.

Global Logistics & Packing

Seaworthy packaging using sturdy wooden crates or steel frames to ensure 100% surface perfection upon arrival. Exporting directly to North America, Europe, Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

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      Creating Center, No.142, Yuhe Road, Lecong Town, Shunde District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China. 528315

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