gull wing Joined May 4, 2002 Messages 2,536 Apr 12, 2006 #1 I see Leek's are fitted with a 440A blade. How does this steel stack up with AUS8, 440C, ATS34, and others?
I see Leek's are fitted with a 440A blade. How does this steel stack up with AUS8, 440C, ATS34, and others?
ginshun Joined Apr 6, 2004 Messages 1,477 Apr 12, 2006 #2 Its not as good as any that you mentioned. On par with probably AUS-6 if I had to compare. If you are going to get a Leek, get the S30V model.
Its not as good as any that you mentioned. On par with probably AUS-6 if I had to compare. If you are going to get a Leek, get the S30V model.
G GarageBoy Joined May 23, 2003 Messages 5,952 Apr 12, 2006 #3 The 440A is fine if carry it more than you use it. It won't dull out that easily and its easy to sharpen up.
The 440A is fine if carry it more than you use it. It won't dull out that easily and its easy to sharpen up.
Django606 Gold Member Joined Jul 22, 2005 Messages 1,195 Apr 12, 2006 #4 Oh, that's great news! As long as I don't use my knife, it won't get dull! Just playing