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From: snorthc@pokey.nswc.navy.mil (Stephen Northcutt)
Newsgroups: trial.rec.metalworking
Subject: 440 stainless
Keywords: edge
Message-ID: <1991Jan24.150348.722@relay.nswc.navy.mil>
Date: 24 Jan 91 15:03:48 GMT
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Reply-To: snorthc@pokey.nswc.navy.mil (Stephen Northcutt)
Organization: Naval Surface Warfare Center
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I am confused about various steels used for making knives and
other edged devices.  Various knives claim to be 400 or more
often 440 series stainless steel.  Then there is AUS something 

If anyone could share info on the characteristics of these steels
I would appreciate it.  I do understand that the temper process
is also important in creating the final product.

Thank you.
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