A powder material for powder plasma build-up welding which exhibits excellent resistance and bending properties comprises C in an amount of 0.06 to 0.15% (% by weight, the same hereinafter), Si in an amount of 0.2 to 1.0%, Mn in an amount of 0.2 to 1.0%, Cr in an amount of 17 to 30%, Nb in an amount of 0.6 to 1.5%, Ni in an amount of not more than 0.5%, and the balance consisting of Fe and unavoidable impurities.
