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May 22, 2000 · With proper geometry and heat treat, 440C sure can be a decent steel for medium size hard use knife but it wouldn't be the best choice for large chopper/machete though.
Apr 27, 2015 · 440c in the gym with a good healthy diet and supplements 440v (cpm s60v) is then 440c + a whole 1% carbon bump, a mid equivalent chromium content (17%), the same vanadium as s30v, but instead of all the...
Dec 10, 2001 · 440C was once the standard in stainless steel and it is still a great steel. It is making a comeback right now and I see more and more makers offering knives in 440c.
Dec 7, 2013 · Hey guys! I'm just wondering how all the pro's heat treat their 440C SS? I have a chefs knife I will be heat treating in a few days. Its 440C from NJ Steel Baron and I want to make sure I'm on the right ...
May 4, 2002 · 440c will cut longer 14c28n sharpens easier I prefer 14c28n because I enjoy a sharper, more precise, polished edge at the cost of cutting endurance. If you need more cutting endurance then 440c with a co...
Apr 10, 2013 · Usually, on the sites of 440C stainless producer, they recommend always the following treatment: 1. To anneal 440C stainless steel, heat uniformly to 840-875°C. Soak and cool very slowly in the furnace....
Jun 14, 2001 · 440C is definitely not the best steel for rust resistance. Either 440a or 440b would are more rust resistant (but also a less desirable steel, due to lower carbon content). And the 420 series are even m...
Jan 31, 2018 · Now I know these are all similar stainless steels with 440c being the classic American "used to be high end" stainless as some people call it nowadays and then Japanese Aus 8 being the more used in prod...
May 29, 2014 · I believe Randall still uses 440C and few people have issue with their knives. Like most steels used in knife making, the heat treat is the key or more importantlly matching the heat treat to the steel ...
Jun 4, 2010 · 440C has higher carbon content than 420HC (essentially double), though roughly similar to 1095, and much higher chromium content than either of those two.