CarTech CTS XHP alloy is powder metallurgy, air-hardening, high carbon, high chromium, corrosion-resistant alloy. It can be considered either a high hardness 440C stainless steel or a corrosion-resistant D2 tool steel.

CarTech CTS XHP alloy possesses corrosion resistance equivalent to CarTech 440C stainless steel and can attain a maximum hardness of 64 HRC. In addition, the composition of CarTech CTS XHP alloy has been balanced so that it can attain a minimum hardness of 60 HRC when air cooled from hardening temperatures of 1850 to 2000°F (1010°C to 1093°C). CarTech CTS XHP alloy is thus more forgiving during heat treatment than similar alloys.

Applications:
CarTech CTS XHP can be used for specialty knives where the alloy's fine carbide distribution can be used to produce a keenly sharp cutting edge. The material can be easily ground to the thin profiles required for cutting tools. CarTech CTS XHP knife blades can be finely polished to high luster or produced with a uniform matte finish.