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440C For Use As A Guard

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I have some 440c steel that was given to me but since I do not, as of this point, make Stainless knives am wondering if it is a good option to use it as guard material? Any info on this will be helpful. Thanks.

 
Posted : 03/09/2014 3:25 pm
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I use scap 440c all the time for guards. I feel if it is good enough for a blade it is good enough for a guard.

 
Posted : 03/09/2014 6:51 pm
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Hi

440C would be great.

I recommend the scrap steel be heat treated even though it is not being used as the blade steel

Heat treat it before or after you shape it

Ernie

Ernie Grospitch

 
Posted : 05/10/2014 5:16 pm
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