S samdwenger_11 Active Member Jul 26, 2011 #1 I am trying to come with a good all around knife steel that can still be polished to a mirror. Any suggestions?
I am trying to come with a good all around knife steel that can still be polished to a mirror. Any suggestions?
Ausbrooks KNIFE MAKER Jul 26, 2011 #2 Sam I would say 440C grinds nice and takes a very nice high polish. The last 4 knives I've made were D2 and it eats belts and can be polished to mirror but takes more work.
Sam I would say 440C grinds nice and takes a very nice high polish. The last 4 knives I've made were D2 and it eats belts and can be polished to mirror but takes more work.
James Terrio Well-Known Member Jul 26, 2011 #3 440C is so 1980! For stainless, I prefer Carpenter CTS-XHP, with Crucible CPM-154 a very close second. If corrosion-resistance isn't a big concern, it's hard to beat O1. Won't hold an edge as long as XHP or CPM-154 by a long shot, though.
440C is so 1980! For stainless, I prefer Carpenter CTS-XHP, with Crucible CPM-154 a very close second. If corrosion-resistance isn't a big concern, it's hard to beat O1. Won't hold an edge as long as XHP or CPM-154 by a long shot, though.
omachearley Well-Known Member Jul 27, 2011 #4 I get real good results fron ATS-34. And have seen Jim Coffee put a sick polish on O-1 GOD BLESS!!!! Michael
I get real good results fron ATS-34. And have seen Jim Coffee put a sick polish on O-1 GOD BLESS!!!! Michael