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Badger Oil-hardening Oversize Tolerance Flatstock (Gauge Stock). Made in USA by Timken Latrobe (Koncor). Made of AISI/SAE type O-1 steel, annealed for easier machining. These standard sizes are ground to a satin finish on four sides, free of decarburization, held to tight tolerances in squareness, and ready for layout. Many production operations can be simplified by this oversize flat ground stock, which is 0.010" to 0.015" over nominal dimensions in both thickness and width. These "extra thousandths" permit the user to design and make layouts to nominal dimensions, and then grind to nominal size after heat treatment. Lightly coated with a rust-preventive oil and individually packaged in vapor-resistant envelopes which have the size and steel type clearly marked.

Item 1 O1 9’’L X 1/2’’W X 1/16’’T $4.95

Item 2 O1 9’ L X 1’’W X 1/16’’T $7.95

Item 3 O1 9’’L X 1 ½’’W X 1/16’’T $8.95

Item 4 O1 9’’L X 2’’W X 1/16 ‘’T $13.95

For longer pieces, divide above price by 9 and add that amount for each additional inch, up to 17 inches. Then add 10% to get your final price.

Example1: 12 inch order Item 1: 9inches+3inches (4.95/9=.55x3) =$1.65+$4.95=$6.60 + 10%. Final Price = $7.26 for 12 inches.

For 10-36 inches, add price per additional inch plus 5%

For orders of less than 9 inches, figure price per inch and add 20%. Order for 4 inches of Item 1 = .55x4=$2.20 + .22 = $2.44 Final Price. These examples hold true for all Items listed on this page. We will quote you prices on any size or grade of steel you prefer, whether listed here or not. Some custom orders could take an extra 2 to 10 days for delivery. All orders are shipped via UPS or USPS at actual cost or flat rate. We will NEVER add a so-called, “Handling Charge.” As far as I’m concerned, you have to handle you merchandise as a normal part of doing business, you don’t add it on, it’s simply included in your price as part of the cost of doing business. Please don’t hesitate to let us know if you should consider our prices out of line with the price of our merchandise and our value-added custom service. Do it now! Click Here EMAIL

A2

Air-hardening Oversize Tolerance Flatstock (Gauge Stock). Made in USA by Timken Latrobe (Koncor). Made of AISI/SAE type A-2 steel, annealed for easier machining. These standard sizes are ground to a satin finish on four sides, free of decarburization, held to tight tolerances in squareness, and ready for layout. Many production operations can be simplified by this oversize flat ground stock, which is 0.010" to 0.015" over nominal dimensions in both thickness and width. These "extra thousandths" permit the user to design and make layouts to nominal dimensions, and then grind to nominal size after heat treatment. Lightly coated with a rust-preventive oil and individually packaged in vapor-resistant envelopes which have the size and steel type clearly marked.

A2 9’’L X 2’’W X 1/16’’T 15.25

A2 9’’L X ¾’’W X 3/32’’T 9.95

A2 9’’L X 1’’W X 1/8 ‘’T 9.99

A2 9’’L X 1 ½’’W X 1/8’’T 11.95

A2 9’’L X 2’’W X 1/8’’T 13.75

A2 9’’L X 2 ½ ‘’W X 5/32’’T 14.35

A2 9’’L X 2 ’’W X 3/16’’T 16.75

A2 9’’L X 2 ½’’W X 3/16’’T 17.95

A2 9’’L X 2 ½ ‘’W X ¼’’T 21.75

D2

Olympic Air-hardening Oversize Tolerance Flatstock (Gauge Stock). Made in USA by Timken Latrobe (Koncor). Made of AISI/SAE type D-2 steel, annealed for easier machining. These standard sizes are ground to a satin finish on four sides, free of decarburization, held to tight tolerances in squareness, and ready for layout. Many production operations can be simplified by this oversize flat ground stock, which is 0.010" to 0.015" over nominal dimensions in both thickness and width. These "extra thousandths" permit the user to design and make layouts to nominal dimensions, and then grind to nominal size after heat treatment. Lightly coated with a rust-preventive oil and individually packaged in vapor-resistant envelopes which have the size and steel type clearly marked.

D2 9’’ X 2’’ X 1/8’’ 19.95

Available in any size

S7

Bearcat Air-hardening or Oil-hardening Oversize Tolerance Flatstock (Gauge Stock). Made in USA by Timken Latrobe (Koncor). Made of AISI/SAE type S-7 steel, annealed for easier machining. These standard sizes are ground to a satin finish on four sides, free of decarburization, held to tight tolerances in squareness, and ready for layout. Many production operations can be simplified by this oversize flat ground stock, which is 0.010" to 0.015" over nominal dimensions in both thickness and width. These "extra thousandths" permit the user to design and make layouts to nominal dimensions, and then grind to nominal size after heat treatment. Lightly coated with a rust-preventive oil and individually packaged in vapor-resistant envelopes which have the size and steel type clearly marked.

S7 9’’ X 2’’ X 1/8’’ 16.95

Available in any size.

M2

Double Six Regular Precision Tolerance Flatstock (Gauge Stock). Made in USA by Timken Latrobe (Koncor). Made of AISI/SAE type M-2 steel, annealed for easier machining. These standard nominal sizes are ground to a satin finish on four sides, free of decarburization, held to tight tolerances in dimensions and squareness, and ready for layout. Lightly coated with a rust-preventive oil and individually packaged in vapor-resistant envelopes which have the size and steel type clearly marked.

M2 9’’X 1’’ X 3/16’’ 32.75

Available in any size, but only in Precision tolerance, which is more costly than Oversize stock.

D2

Aristocrat Air-hardening Oversize Tolerance Flatstock (Gauge Stock). Made of AISI/SAE type D-2 steel, annealed for easier machining. These standard sizes are ground to a satin finish on four sides, free of decarburization, held to tight tolerances in squareness, and ready for layout. Many production operations can be simplified by this oversize flat ground stock, which is 0.010" to 0.015" over nominal dimensions in both thickness and width. These "extra thousandths" permit the user to design and make layouts to nominal dimensions, and then grind to nominal size after heat treatment. Lightly coated with a rust-preventive oil and individually packaged in vapor-resistant envelopes which have the size and steel type clearly marked.

D2 9’’ X 2’’ X 3/16’’ 22.95

Knife Materials

The metal that a knife blade is made out of is a very important consideration when purchasing a knife. The different metals all have different characteristics of sharpening and holding an edge. Here are the three most common types of knife materials.

1. Carbon Steel

This is the Traditional knife material used most widely over the past few hundred years.

It is a good material because it can hold an extremely sharp edge. It also has several disadvantages, for instance, it discolors easily and sometimes transfers color to the food you are cutting. Carbon Steel also reacts with eggs, onions and acid foods

(it may leave a metallic taste).

2. Stainless Steel

This material will not rust or corrode but is a very poor choice for knives, it is too brittle and it is difficult to keep a very sharp edge on a stainless steel knife. We do not sell these, as they are disposable. If you own these, ask yourself - Is it time to invest in high quality kitchen tools?

3. High Carbon Stain Free Steel

This is a relatively new alloy that combines the best features of Carbon Steel and new modern alloy metals (Chromium-Molybdenum Steel). A quality High Carbon Stain Free Alloy Steel knife should have a Rockwell Hardness of 56/57 , this steel is the perfect hardness for the professional. It takes an edge as well as Carbon Steel and holds it longer, it will not rust, corrode, discolor or stain the knife or food.

Knives made of this material are highly prized by Professional Chefs and cooks and they are traditionally very expensive.

High Carbon Steel, High Carbon Alloy Steel, High Carbon Stain Free Steel High Carbon Rust Frei Steel and High Carbon Rust Free Steel all fall under this category. Forged knives are the strongest. There are a few other alloy steel names that are manufactured with similar materials. We also like the Titanium coated knives, made with hand forged pure high carbon blades and non stick titanium layered on the outside4. Ceramic Cutlery

This is a new process combines the best features of Cutlery and new modern age ceramics. These ceramics are the second hardest edge available, followed by diamonds. Chef Knives

Click Here for Kyocera Ceramics

- the best made.

Steel Guide

Stainless
Steel	Carbon (C)	Manganese (Mn)	Chromium (Cr)	Nickel (Ni)	Vanadium (V)	Molybdenum (Mo)	Tungsten (W)	Cobalt (Co)	Typical Hardness
T5MOV	0.5	—	14.0	—	0.15	0.35	—	—	—
420J2	0.15	1.0	12.00-14.00	—	—	—	—	—	49 - 53
1.4116	0.45-.050	0.40	14.50-14.80	—	0.10	0.60	—	—	55-57
14-4CrMo	1.05	0.50	14.00	—	—	4.00	—	—	60-62
N690	1.07	—	17.0	—	0.1	—	—	1.50	—
420HC	0.40-0.50	0.8	12.00-14.00	—	0.18	0.6	—	—	49 - 53
440A	0.65-0.75	1.0	16.00-18.00	—	—	0.75	—	—	—
440B	0.75-0.95	1.00	16.00-18.00	—	—	0.75	—	—	—
440C	0.95 - 1.20	1.0	16.00-18.00	—	—	0.75	—	—	—
AUS-4	0.40-0.45	1.00	13.00-14.50	0.49	—	—	—	—	55-57
AUS-6	0.55-0.65	1.0	13.00-14.50	0.49	0.10-0.25	—	—	—	—
AUS-8	0.70-0.75	0.5	13.00-14.50	0.49	0.10 - 0.26	0.10 - 0.30	—	—	—
AUS-10	0.95-1.10	0.50	13.00-14.50	0.49	0.10-0.27	0.10-0.31	—	—	—
GIN-1	0.90	0.60	15.50	—	—	0.30	—	—	—
Sandvic 12C27	0.60	0.40	13.5	—	—	—	—	—	—
Sandvic 12C27Mod	0.52	.60	14.50	—	—	—	—	—	—
154CM	1.05	0.5	14.0	—	—	4.0	—	—	58 - 62
ATS34	1.05	0.40	14.00	—	—	4.0	—	—	—
ATS-55	1.00	0.50	14.00	—	—	0.60	—	0.40	—
VG-10	0.95-1.05	0.50	14.50-15.50	—	0.10-0.30	0.90-1.20	—	1.30-1.50	—
BG-42	1.15	0.50	14.50	—	1.20	4.00	—	—	—
MBS-26	0.85-1.00	0.30-0.60	13.00-15.00	—	—	0.15-0.25	—	—	—
MRS-30	1.12	0.50	14.00	—	0.25	0.60	—	—	—
CPM-S30V®	1.45	—	14.00	—	4.00	2.00	—	—	—
CPM-S60V®	2.15	0.40	17.00	—	5.50	0.40	—	—	58 - 60
CPM-S90V®	2.30	—	14.00	—	9.00	1.00	—	—	56 - 58
X-15 TN	0.42	0.46	15.55	0.30	0.29	1.70	—	—	—
ZDP-189	3.00	—	20.00	—	—	—	—	—	—
20-CV	1.90	0.30	20.00	—	4.00	1.00	0.60	—	—
Steel	Carbon (C)	Manganese (Mn)	Chromium (Cr)	Nickel (Ni)	Vanadium (V)	Molybdenum (Mo)	Tungsten (W)	Cobalt (Co)	Typical Hardness

Non-Stainless
Steel	Carbon (C)	Manganese (Mn)	Chromium (Cr)	Nickel (Ni)	Vanadium (V)	Molybdenum (Mo)	Tungsten (W)	Cobalt (Co)	Typical Hardness
White Steel	1.4	0.2	—	—	—	—	—	—	64-66
O-1	0.85 - 1.00	1.00 - 1.40	0.40 - 0.60	0.30	0.30	—	0.50	—	—
W-1	0.70-1.50	0.10-0.40	0.15	0.20	0.10	0.10	0.50	—	—
W-2	0.85-1.50	0.10-0.40	0.15	0.20	0.15-0.35	0.10	0.15	—	—
1095	0.90-1.03	0.30-0.50	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
52100	.98-1.10	.25-.45	1.30-1.60	—	—	—	—	—	—
A-2	0.95-1.05	1.00	4.75-5.50	0.30	0.15-0.50	0.90-1.40	—	—	—
D-2	1.40-1.60	0.60	11.00-13.00	0.30	1.10	0.70-1.20	—	—	—
G-2	0.9	0.6	15.5	—	—	0.3	—	—	—
M-2	0.95-1.05	0.15-0.40	3.75-4.50	0.30	2.25-2.75	4.75-6.50	5.00-6.75	—	—
L-6	0.65-0.75	0.25-0.80	0.60-1.20	1.25-2.00	0.20-0.30	0.50	—	—	—
CPM 1V®	0.55	—	4.5	—	1.0	2.75	2.15	—	56 - 59
CPM 3V®	0.80	—	7.50	—	2.75	1.30	—	—	58 - 60
CPM 9V®	1.8	0.5	5.25	—	9.0	1.3	—	—	53 - 56
CPM 10V®	2.45	0.50	5.25	—	9.75	1.30	—	—	58 - 62
CPM 15V®	3.4	0.5	5.25	—	14.5	1.3	—	—	59 - 62
Hatachi Blue Super Steel	1.40-1.50	0.20-0.30	0.30-0.50	—	0.50	0.30-0.50	2.00-2.50	—	—
Steel	Carbon (C)	Manganese (Mn)	Chromium (Cr)	Nickel (Ni)	Vanadium (V)	Molybdenum (Mo)	Tungsten (W)	Cobalt (Co)	Typical Hardness

A. G. Russel’s Knife Encyclopedia

http://www.agrussell.com/knife_information/knife_encyclopedia/index.html

Knife Steel Facts
Which Steels For Which Knives?

Steel Type

ATS-34 420 440A	Superior edge-holding & stronger than 440 Strongest but doesn't cut that well 3rd best of 440 types in edge holding	Pocket knives - hunting knives Rough use knives - throwers General purpose knives
440B** 440C CPM 440V	2nd best of 440 types in edge holding Best of 440 types in edge holding Best edge holding stainless of all	General purpose knives Most all knife types Pocket knives - hunting knives
G2 6A 12C27	Similar to 440C; may be stronger Similar to 440A; may be stronger Similar to 6A	Most all knife types General purpose knives & fighters General purpose knives

A2

D2

S7

M2

D2

Steel Guide

Knife Steel Facts Which Steels For Which Knives?

Knife Steel Facts
Which Steels For Which Knives?