Source for 410 stainless

K J Frasier · Oct 24, 2020

I am looking for a good source for 410 stainless flat bar for a few San Mai projects.
I did find a bit of round bar and am wondering if that can be drawn down and used as well.

Ken H> · Oct 24, 2020

Admiral Steel ( https://www.admiralsteel.com/shop/ ) has both 410 and 416 SS. Problem the 410 they have is max at .062", which might be good if you're wanting for thin blades. I've been using 416SS which works good, but have read 410 SS is slightly better.

K J Frasier · Oct 24, 2020

Ken H> said:
Admiral Steel ( https://www.admiralsteel.com/shop/ ) has both 410 and 416 SS. Problem the 410 they have is max at .062", which might be good if you're wanting for thin blades. I've been using 416SS which works good, but have read 410 SS is slightly better.

Thank you. The size limitation there is a bit of an issue. I would like 1/4" or so if possible.

DevinT · Oct 24, 2020

Fry steel in CA.

They have 403, 410, and 416. They don’t sell small pieces though.

Hoss

Drew Riley · Oct 24, 2020

McMaster-Carr has it, but you could probably find it cheaper elsewhere.

K J Frasier · Oct 24, 2020

Thanks all, I will explore those resources.

HSC /// · Oct 24, 2020

Possibly tru grit in Ontario California

I think you can stack the thinner material to make a thicker billet. Not sure on this...

Richard338 · Oct 24, 2020

Online metals has 410 in a bunch of shapes and sizes.
I have ordered 416 and mild steel from them and been happy with it.
Actually I got some A2 from them recently also.

K J Frasier · Oct 24, 2020

HSC /// said:
Possibly tru grit in Ontario California

I think you can stack the thinner material to make a thicker billet. Not sure on this...

I'm just getting into it so I'm going to stay as simple as possible. Not sure if simple and San Mai should be used in the same sentence....

K J Frasier · Oct 24, 2020

Richard338 said:
Online metals has 410 in a bunch of shapes and sizes.
I have ordered 416 and mild steel from them and been happy with it.
Actually I got some A2 from them recently also.

Thank you, I will check them out.

Tom Lewis · Oct 25, 2020

In the past I have gotten 410 from Jantz.

K J Frasier · Oct 26, 2020

Tom Lewis said:
In the past I have gotten 410 from Jantz.

Thanks Tom. Any thoughts on forging roundbar flat and using that in the weld?

Richard338 · Oct 26, 2020

Jantz has sheets of 6" x 12" in various thicknesses https://knifemaking.com/products/41...1&_sid=8aacfd548&_ss=r&variant=30900306378888

K J Frasier · Oct 26, 2020

Richard338 said:
Jantz has sheets of 6" x 12" in various thicknesses https://knifemaking.com/products/41...1&_sid=8aacfd548&_ss=r&variant=30900306378888

Thanks Richard!

Source for 410 stainless

Riley Knife and Tool