Bolster and pin stock availability

[KnifeMaker.ca]

As many of you already know, the supply of nickel silver has largely dried up and many makers switched to 416SS. It appears that 416 is also getting scarce and some are replacing it with 410SS. What I haven't seen is 410 pin stock. Has anyone tried pinning 410SS bolsters with 416SS pins? I know mixing 360 brass with other alloys looks pretty obvious, but no idea about 410/416.

Any experience you could share would be appreciated. We like to be ready pro-actively.

Thanks

 

[John L]

Blends perfectly.