The development of a new method called ''starch consolidation,'' suitable for the production of powder metallurgy (P/M) high-speed steel (HSS) components has been studied. Samples have been consolidated using 1.5, 3.5, and 5 vol pct starch and up to 60 vol pct powder. The high solid loading was achieved by stabilizing the repulsive forces with a small addition (0.01 wt pct) of a dispersant (polyacrylic acid) that resulted in accurate fluidity and consolidation of the prepared slurries. After shaping of the samples, the bending strength of the green bodies was evaluated. Debinding cycles were optimized by comparing carbon and oxygen content in argon, in N 2 -5H 2 , and in pure hydrogen. The three atmospheres showed no significant differences in carbon elimination. To determine the influence of H 2 in a nitrogen-rich atmosphere during sintering, tests were performed at 1230°C in a N 2 -5H 2 and in a nitrogen atmosphere. Pure nitrogen resulted in a microstructure formed by smaller carbides. Heat treatments were performed on the samples with the compositions that gave the best combination of properties. A hardness of 800 HV and a bending strength of 1475 MPa were obtained.