440b

[Thirteenth Star]

Why is it 440B is somewhat rare in blade material choice, relatively speaking? I cannot name even one knife made of it.

 

[Gossman Knives]

That's the stainless Randall Made uses.
Scott

 

[Way-O]

I believe Fox Cutlery, an Italian company, uses it in most of their (mid-grade) knives.

 

[z537z]

From what I understand AUS8 is fairly equivalent to 440B, which is quite common (Cold Steel, CRKT use this stuff a lot). Not sure why that is.

_z

 

[Thirteenth Star]

But why AUS-8, rather than 440B? 440A and 440C are faily common, but not 440B.

 

[Gossman Knives]

But why AUS-8, rather than 440B? 440A and 440C are faily common, but not 440B.

AUS8 is Japans version of 440C. AUS6 is Japans version of 440A.
Scott

 

[ROBB]

I believe there were some knives made by the Spanish company (?Aitor) that used 440b.Form what I've heard its compairable to AUS8.Razorback is right Randall used 440B for his stainless but I think he forged it.

 

[Slavakion]

It might just be that AUS-8 is easier to find/slightly cheaper than 440B, so that's used instead.

 

[gaj999]

Maybe it's not as good as 440C and not as cheap as 440A?

Gordon

 

[Temper]

IIRC Lone Wolf Knoves use it in their Loveless knives which are Made in Italy. I guess if its good enough for Loveless it must be OK.

 

[Way-O]

I believe there were some knives made by the Spanish company (?Aitor) that used 440b.Form what I've heard its compairable to AUS8.Razorback is right Randall used 440B for his stainless but I think he forged it.

Many retailers list Aitor's choice of steel as 440C (or a modification of it). I couldn't find any definite information on the company's homepage, which apparently is not updated very often.

I do believe Joker of Spain uses 440B.