Stainless question

Can anyone tell me anything about T-304 and T-316 stainless? I found an online supplier with prices I can afford but I'm not sure this type of steel would be suitable for blades.

Thanks!

They are great for making heat treating racks, but not of much value for knifemaking. Non hardenable (blades), and gummy (bolsters/guards).

Bear
Where are you located? Somebody around here may know a local supplier.
Steve

Thanks Don! I was afraid of that.

Steve, I'm in north Alabama.

Well that puts you a long way from me but I would think there are a few other makers in the Alabama area? Hopefully they can help.
Steve

Bear,contact Sheffields Knifemaker Supply or Texas Knifemakers supply.They have what you need .Dave

Bear,
I'm in Jacksonville AL and I buy my steel from Admiral Steel. They are about the cheapest I've found and I've never had any problem with their products.
www.admiralsteel.com/orde...rmenu.html

Are you in the Huntsville area? Jim Batson lives in Madison and Alex Daniels lives in Town Creek.
Tom Militano

Wow! Thanks everyone.

Tom, as it happens, I'm in Decatur, work in huntsville and my wife teaches in Town Creek Small world.

I'll check out admiral steel. Hopefully I can get what I need fairly easily.

thanks again!