What about 420J2 stainless steel?
What are the characteristics of 420J2 stainless steel? Edge retention? Hardness? Any facts or comments would be appreciated.
What are the characteristics of 420J2 stainless steel? Edge retention? Hardness? Any facts or comments would be appreciated.
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does anyone know if 4034SS is any good (mainly how well it takes an edge, and if it can hold it moderately)? i searched Google and found little about it. i know it''s on the lower
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