which knid of stainless steel is using to make the spyderco's handle?

[Andrew_Lee]

some one said it is VG10, is that right? thanks

[Sword and Shield]

No chance. VG-10's expensive. I'm betting on a highly-stainless, impact-resistant steel, probably a 300 series or 416. Not good enough for a blade, but ideal for a grip.

[CKE]

Very good question :) I too am interested. Possibly 316 SS. I look forward to an answer.

[Zrexxer]

No chance. VG-10's expensive. I'm betting on a highly-stainless, impact-resistant steel, probably a 300 series or 416. Not good enough for a blade, but ideal for a grip.

It's magnetic, so it's not a 300 series. And 416 is a martensitic hardenable alloy, so I'm guessing maybe one of the ferritic alloys, perhaps a 430?

Like Sword and Shield said, I can pretty well guarantee you it's not VG-10.

[Franco G]

If I remember correctly, Sal was talking about a specially hardened 420.

Franco

[Jurphaas]

If I remember correctly, Sal was talking about a specially hardened 420.

Franco

Oh Yes, Franco nails it right down. For their Stainles Steel series, Spyderco exclusively uses 420 Stainles Steel. This is the steel many other companies use for their blades!!!!
Be convinced that the quality and integrity of a Spyderco product is always top notch! Spydero is like "Camels" - they go the extra mile!
Have fun, Jurphaas. :D

[Ray.Hood]

If I'm not mistaken, have been before, I think they use a good stainless steel like 420.Later, lunch time.

[vass]

hi guy´s! i think it´s 420 J :spyder:

[yasutokoandy]

hi guy´s! i think it´s 420 J :spyder:

Are you sure?

[severedthumbs]

Who makes blades out of 420? :eek:

[4 s ter]

severedthumbs

As an example, many models of Buck Knives have 420HC blades.

David

[severedthumbs]

Wowzers, I never realized that. I have been looking to get into collecting Bucks. Thanks for the info. :D I really like the Buck/Mayo TNT.

[4 s ter]

The Buck/Mayo TNT has S30V blade steel - according to the Buck Knives site.

[severedthumbs]

The Buck/Mayo TNT has S30V blade steel - according to the Buck Knives site.

Yeah that is why I like it so much, s30v + titanium handles. IMHO I have always felt Mayo's custom knives to be way over priced for what they are.

[Zrexxer]

The Buck/Mayo TNT has S30V blade steel - according to the Buck Knives site.

That's correct, I have one. Nice knife, but it's never seen one single minute of pocket time. Just doesn't speak to me.

[Shiden]

Who makes blades out of 420? :eek:

And SAKs also?

Shiden

[i.v]

SAKs are something different, a europian steel, inox maybe, can't quite remember but it performs roughly btween 420 & aus6

[vass]

yasutokoandy :) no im not sure,but i think its 420 j . :) :)

[Sword and Shield]

Who makes blades out of 420? :eek:

Case, for one. Now you know why I only use their CV.

[Zrexxer]

SAKs are something different, a europian steel, inox maybe, can't quite remember but it performs roughly btween 420 & aus6

"Inox" means only that it's stainless steel, and does not relect any particular alloy.