China knife steel origin

[imafritz]

Thanks again for your input, Mr. Keys. It's always great to hear insider information. It clarifies a lot of things.

+1:thumbup:

 

[brooksknives]

The steel for the China pocket knives comes from China. We have used 440A and a 420HC type of steel. As for heat treat, we have not necessarily instructed them in precisely how we heat treat, but we have specified certain temperatures.

Bill Keys
Director Manufacturing and Engineering
Buck Knives, Inc.

well that explain why my china steel bucks dont hold there edge as well as the usa made bucks

i wont be buying anymore bucks that are made in china i will stick with usa at least i know they have a proper heat and will hold a good edge.

lee