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How does stainless steel (ATS-55, 440V, AUS 8 etc) compare to Mercedes Benz leaf springs for edge retention and edge holding qualities? Also how easy is this stuff to sharpen?
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O/T Stainless steel...
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Bruise,
Here are two very good pages on steels used for knives.
1. Bob Engnath's page
2. Joe Talmadge's page
Regards,
Greg
Here are two very good pages on steels used for knives.
1. Bob Engnath's page
2. Joe Talmadge's page
Regards,
Greg
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Stainless steel is *very* brittle compared to spring steel, many times to one. If you don't exceed its durability however, the edge retention will be higher than spring steels. Sharpening is fine with a clean and quality hone. Even the harder Cr carbides are like soft cheeze when compared to a quality abrasive.
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Thanks for the info.