What is a good hardness for stainless steel chopsticks?

[cotdt]

I have some leftover 440C scraps that I want to make chopsticks out of. Having gone through so many wood chopsticks, I'd like some wear resistance so I will make my own. It should be tough and scratchproof from my teeth. What would be a good hardness to aim for?

 

[theamazingdrew]

I have some leftover 440C scraps that I want to make chopsticks out of. Having gone through so many wood chopsticks, I'd like some wear resistance so I will make my own. It should be tough and scratchproof from my teeth. What would be a good hardness to aim for?

Im no expert but 50rc should be as high as you would want to go

 

[DAMNENG]

Stainless steel is supposed to be more stain resistant when hardened, but I don't know at what hardness. I'm assuming as long as it is Martensitic you should be OK. You may find them a little on the heavy side. Titanium might be a better choice?

Jim A.

 

[stephen g]

Stainless steel is supposed to be more stain resistant when hardened, but I don't know at what hardness. I'm assuming as long as it is Martensitic you should be OK. You may find them a little on the heavy side. Titanium might be a better choice?

Jim A.

Word on the street is that Ti is a nightmare to work with.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

You can buy Ti chopsticks from custom makers, and I've seen stainless steel for sale in different sizes, for cooking as well as eating.

I have Ti and G-11 chopsticks and I prefer the G-11. I would worry more about metal damaging my teeth than my teeth damaging metal. Not a major problem either way, though, since I chew food, not utensils.