SF100 SF100 – Sheffield’s Stainless Steel. Originally conceived as a razor blade steel, SF100 is a fine-grained stainless steel, with a great combination of toughness, corrosion resistance, ease of resharpening and polishing. Similar in composition to AEB-L/13C26/14C28N it is a great cost-effective alternative. Country Of Manufacture: Sheffield, United Kingdom Chemical Composition:- C: Cr: Mn: P: S: Si: 0.68% 13% 0.75% 0.025% 0.02% 0.4% Suggested Heat Treatments: Heat to 1080C (1976F) Hold for 30 minutes Air Quench Temper twice for two hours at 175C (347F) for 62HRc or Temper twice for two hours at 225C (437F) for 60HRc Supplied Hot Rolled Pickled Annealed in 600mm Lengths GFSKS = Ground Flat Stock Knife Supplies in the UK