Is 304 stainless steel good for knife making?
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Is 304 stainless steel good for knife making?
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No. The 304 is a soft, corrosion resistant grade, good for utensils and may be spoons, but not for knives, forks etc.
You would need to select a martensitic grade that can be hardened and tempered, so that the knife retains its edge. The corrosion resistance is slightly less, but it is expected that the knife is cleaned and stored dry after use.
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Though AISI 304 is an austenitic stainless steel, high in corrosion resistance; it is not a suitable material for knife making because it lacks strength and hardenability. For making of stainless steel knives, one has to use 400 series materials that have a higher carbon content and can be heat treated to the required hardness as well as toughness.
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if you are using for cooking easy clean yes But If I want to make a good knife I use springs off old cars, they will last longer
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Is 304 stainless steel good for knife making?
304 stainless is a soft, corrosion-resistant grade of stainless steel. It is very tough and is unlikely to fracture but rather bend.
But it is a soft, low strength stainless steel. Unless you want a saltwater diving knife that you use rarely, 304 is not good for knives or cutlery. Typically 440C gets used in short blades. (It’s too brittle for long blades.)
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