Josh, no offense taken..
I am not sure on the type of stainless. I bought it at the hobby store. maybe I am doing my handles all wrong. when i glue the handles on they are not finished. I finish them on the knife, meaning finish sanding and everything. I make sure i cut the pins close to the handle material, then i sand by hand, some with a dremel, and some back on the belt sander (slack belt) I just can't seem to get them perfect...then i buff
what type of stainless should i be using?