Steel History - The First Stainless Steel Was for Knives

[Larrin]

An article about the riveting history of stainless steel! Where the name “stainless” came from, the first knife company to use stainless steel, and more!

https://knifesteelnerds.com/2018/07/16/first-stainless-steel-for-knives/

 

[Willie71]

I’m really enjoying the history articles. Well done.

 

[DevinT]

Great article. This one cleared up some things for me.

Hoss

 

[AVigil]

IIRC D.E. Henry was the first to use 440C in custom knives

 

[Larrin]

IIRC D.E. Henry was the first to use 440C in custom knives

What was your source for that information?

 

[JDWARE]

What was your source for that information?

I can't vouch for the accuracy of the statement, but you can find it on page 182 of Collins Machetes and Bowies authored by DE Henry.
Saludos
J

 

[Larrin]

I can't vouch for the accuracy of the statement, but you can find it on page 182 of Collins Machetes and Bowies authored by DE Henry.
Saludos
J

Thanks!

 

[JDWARE]

Also a reference in "Knives '84" page 17 .......... the writer (who interviewed Henry in his workshop, says he was the first to use 440c in 1962.... as flat bars were unavailable, he had round bars forged flat by drop hammer.

J

ps Always liked his knives .... fine craftsmanship and clean designs