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Permalink Reply by Bob Andrews on August 9, 2010 at 16:11

I'm not a metallurgist,but I think the difference between 440C and 440HC would be minimal.440c would be stainless carbon? and 440hc would be stainless high carbon? Just a guess. I thought Pat told us 440C at the Rendezvous. I could be wrong.
Bob Andrews

KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Dave Taylor on August 9, 2010 at 16:38

Thanks Bob!
Yeah, I'm really thinking the "440HC" is a misprint/mistake. I was told 440C, and from the appearance of the blade steel that's what it is. 440C is a good old standby knife steel with a good reputation.

I'm wondering if the "HC" comes from a confusion with the common 420HC that is unfortunately all too prevelant in some blade steel these days. I won't go into my opinion of 420HC but I don't own any and I won't buy any. It is a fine stainless spring steel and easy to work with machine tools, so it's great from a production standpoint. I'm sure it has its followers and that's as it should be.

I sure hope Pat did indeed say 440C.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on August 9, 2010 at 17:03

Dave,

Donnie spoke with Pat and Bill also and we both remember 440C and I dont remember them mentioning HC.

KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Dave Taylor on August 9, 2010 at 17:42

Well that's a relief. Glad to get that little item cleared up.
Thanks for your input. Always appreciated.

Dave
the "steel snob"