416 SS

[indian george]

Does anyone know where I can get a 12 X 12 X.090 sheet of 416???? MSC and McMaster haven't got it listed.

 

[Mike Hull]

You might have to go with 410 George.

 

[indian george]

Mike: Is 410 magnetic???

 

[etp777]

Don't claim this is definitive yes George, but all websites seem to agree this Kershaw Vapor II here has 410 stainless handles for the framelock, and a magnet definitely sticks to them.

 

[Mike Hull]

Originally posted by indian george
Mike: Is 410 magnetic???

Yes it is George.

 

[mete]

416 is the free machining grade of 410, basically it has higher sulphur content . Both are hardenable and both are magnetic. Since sheet form is usually not machined you probably won't find 416 sheet.

 

[RHINOKNIVES]

i am sure that it is safe to say that if it is a steel it will have magnetic properities.

 

[itrade]

Thanks for the post George. I was about to ask the same thing. I want some matching spacers for a 416 guard. I suppose I'll have to skip trying to find it.

I wonder what to use?

Steve

 

[ddavelarsen]

Steve, what about the 410? Actually, I've used 304 quite a but and it's not too bad a match. (But it's not magnetic.)

Dave

 

[indian george]

Thanks Dudes

 

[knightsteel]

The ID code used in this class of stainless steels tell whether or not it is magnetic. Those starting with 3 (304, 316) are austentitic/non-magnetic. Those starting with 4 (416, 440) are martensitic/magnetic.

Daniel