N NikRex16 Joined Mar 8, 2012 Messages 59 Jun 7, 2013 #1 Most companies make liners from stainless steel, but what is the name of the steel? I heard that most companies use 420J is it true?
Most companies make liners from stainless steel, but what is the name of the steel? I heard that most companies use 420J is it true?
FlaMtnBkr Joined Oct 20, 2004 Messages 4,704 Jun 7, 2013 #2 I believe that is one of the common liner materials. At least one of the 420 variants is common. Is there a reason you are wondering? Some higher end companies might use something that can get a little harder for liner locks. And some use titanium but that is well advertised if so.
I believe that is one of the common liner materials. At least one of the 420 variants is common. Is there a reason you are wondering? Some higher end companies might use something that can get a little harder for liner locks. And some use titanium but that is well advertised if so.
N NikRex16 Joined Mar 8, 2012 Messages 59 Jun 7, 2013 #3 FlaMtnBkr said: I believe that is one of the common liner materials. At least one of the 420 variants is common. Is there a reason you are wondering? Some higher end companies might use something that can get a little harder for liner locks. And some use titanium but that is well advertised if so. Click to expand... Just curious for what I'm paying.
FlaMtnBkr said: I believe that is one of the common liner materials. At least one of the 420 variants is common. Is there a reason you are wondering? Some higher end companies might use something that can get a little harder for liner locks. And some use titanium but that is well advertised if so. Click to expand... Just curious for what I'm paying.
crom Joined Mar 29, 2007 Messages 3,219 Jun 7, 2013 #4 Aside from titanium in a higher end knife there is no reason a manufacturer should put anything "better" than the 420j liners in.
Aside from titanium in a higher end knife there is no reason a manufacturer should put anything "better" than the 420j liners in.
Lycosa Joined Aug 24, 2007 Messages 43,271 Jun 7, 2013 #5 For basic cutting, a folder does not need steel liners.