My compass hates 440-C!

TAH

TAH

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This is interesting. Put a 440-C blade next to a compass and watch it go berserk. :eek: Put a S30V blade next to it and it hardly moves. :yawn: Is it the Manganese content? :confused:
 
I've read that knives can get magnetized. There were a few threads I read that discussed this in detail.

Maybe this knife got magnetized?
 
It's brand new, so unless it happen at the factory...not sure???
 
I think the effect you're seeing is magnetism not blade alloy.

Many blades and knives I've received have been slightly to noticeably magnetized. I don'tt think it is unusual, especially if magnetic chucks where used in the machining process.
 
I hang my compass from my neck (on a strong lanyard) & tuck it in my shirt, for safety..hopefully that'll solve your problem.
 
Thanks. If I keep the two seperated they're fine. It was more of an observation than anything. :thumbup:
 
I to have had a few knives that were magnatized from brand new. Ive asked around and hear that it happens during grinding. I found out by accident one day when a stray staple was stuck to my blade. Ive also talked to the people at chris reeve and they said before a sebenza was put together they run the blades over a demagnitizer.
 
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