316 stainless vs 302 mixed with 440c for stainless damascus

[markdon]

I have read quite a bit about using 302 stainless with other stainless 440c... etc. I was wandering if 316 could be used in place of 302 with 440c ?

can 316 be used in place of 302 for a mix with 440c for stainless damascus?

 

[Esav Benyamin]

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[Frank Niro]

316 is a terrible steel for use in making knives. Sure it's great in industry for corrosion resistance but is difficult to drill and grind and will not take an edge.
Frank

 

[leifjl]

3xx series stainless steels can't be hardened by heat treatment.