Flash steel question

RAGS · Dec 9, 2002

Hi all.What steel is used in the Flash?Some sites have it listed as AUS-8,and some AUS-6.Whats the difference between the two?Thanks.

waynejitsu · Dec 9, 2002

both are japan steels. 8A will hold an edge longer than 6A(about the same as 440B). the flash series is 8A.
6A = 440A
8A = 440B
10A = 44C
aprox.

Bobby B · Dec 10, 2002

As far as I know they are, in fact, AUS8 = 8A.

Ron Andersen · Dec 10, 2002

Hi Rags,

Originally posted by RAGS
Hi all.What steel is used in the Flash?Some sites have it listed as AUS-8,and some AUS-6.

The Flash is made of AUS8. Any sites listing it as AUS6 has just simply done a typo.