14C28N source

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Anyone here have a US source for 14C28N? I'd be looking for larger sheets, 6"x36" minimum and up to 16"x48" (or whatever is considered full size).
 
Admiral Steel is the only one I know of. They have 6"x72" in several thicknesses.
Thanks for the response. I already checked with them and they're out of stock until June. Unfortunately Admiral's is also hot rolled annealed and oversized, neither of which I would like....
 
Thanks for the response. I already checked with them and they're out of stock until June. Unfortunately Admiral's is also hot rolled annealed and oversized, neither of which I would like....
You sure it is oversized? All the 14C28N I bought from Admrial comes at the thickness they advertise.
 
Is surface grinding an opion?
I don't have any way to do it, I could check with Admiral though this defeats the purpose of 14C28N being an affordable (but good performing) stainless. Regardless, they're out of stock until June! Surprised I can't find anyone else selling it. Interestingly, there appears to be a shortage of .156 AEB-L right now as well (which I have been using).
 
Look for Aus8 or 440B at other suppliers.

I know someone will say, those are not exactly the same, but you probably could never tell them apart without a lab. Check this graph.


Shortages of knifemaking steels are because we are a tiny percent of steel users. We also want alloys and sizes not used in most other fields. Crucible went under, Niagra will have to wait for the bankruptcy to play pout or find other suppliers. Lots of pressure on the industry. Knife steels are the least profitable, and easy to pick off.
 
Look for Aus8 or 440B at other suppliers.

I know someone will say, those are not exactly the same, but you probably could never tell them apart without a lab. Check this graph.


Shortages of knifemaking steels are because we are a tiny percent of steel users. We also want alloys and sizes not used in most other fields. Crucible went under, Niagra will have to wait for the bankruptcy to play pout or find other suppliers. Lots of pressure on the industry. Knife steels are the least profitable, and easy to pick off.
I'll check those out - Aus8 seems intriguing, though on an initial search seems even less available than 14C28N. But I am very interested in 14c28N, just on a personal level. I currently use AEB-L. I just want to try it.
 
I have ordered 0.079, 0.098, and 0.138 and they all are exactly the thickness as listed.
That's good to know, thanks. I got an email from them telling me specifically that their incoming .158 "runs 0.040" heavier" and that is the thickness I'm looking for and I have no choice but to believe them. Perhaps they will be listing it at the exact thickness when it arrives in June. Regardless, I'm looking for a currently available supply.
 
AUS8 is the Japanese name. It is not readily found here in the US under that name. Some of the European suppliers have it. They may also carry Sandvik 14C28N.

I see 13C28N at Jantz in 4mm, but not in the big sheets you want.
 
AKS was trying to get some 14c28n as well. GFS and Maritime Knife also list it on their websites, not sure of dimensions or availability.
 
The problem here may not be in availability but in the size desired. Knife suppliers rarely sell large sheets. They sell bars. Steel suppliers sell sheets. The only exception that cones to mind is NJSB, which carries both bars and sheets.
NJSB has your sizes in Nitro-V, which is almost identical.
I was not aware of Nitro V. Interesting!
 
Just received some 14C28N from Admiral today. .138 measured out at .141 per my caliper. So a little heavy seems to be norm as of now. Order from December measuring .141 for .138 stock and .161 for .158.
 
Just received some 14C28N from Admiral today. .138 measured out at .141 per my caliper. So a little heavy seems to be norm as of now. Order from December measuring .141 for .138 stock and .161 for .158.
Thanks for sharing that! Is it Hot rolled annealed with a rougher surface? do you have a pic you could share? thanks
 
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