Aus8/ aus8-a?

[winterveil]

Hi folks,
This is probably a simple question, but I haven't been able to find a clear, straightforward answer, so please excuse my ignorance.

Is AUS8 the same as AUS8-A? I've seen claims stating that there's absolutely no difference, others saying that the "-A" indicates annealed, and still others that say AUS8-A has a slightly different composition - more moly or some such. Would someone please clear this up for me?

Thanks!

P.S. - apologies if this is in the wrong forum

 

[jbmonkey]

same thing.

here is an old discussion with sal from spyderco and ag Russell etc commenting on them being the exact same....


http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/642560-AUS-8-vs-AUS-8A/page2

 

[Alberta Ed]

Same stuff, according to Knife Steel FAQ: http://www.zknives.com/knives/articles/knifesteelfaq.shtml

 

[winterveil]

Sweet, thank you both!

 

[knarfeng]

This question comes up every once in a while.

Same composition. The "A" stands for "annealed", or "not hardened".

Aichi is the manufacturer of the steel. Their current web site only shows "AUS 8".
http://www.atm-fukaumi.co.jp/en/products/

(atm=Aichi Techno Metal)

 

[jbmonkey]

^you were in that discussion i linked to. sorry forgot to mention you.

 

[scubisino]

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[G. Scott H.]

(atm=Aichi Techno Metal)

Sounds like a type of Japanese dance music.