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"The carbon content (and hardenability) of this stainless steel goes up in order from A (.75%) to B (.9%) to C (1.2%). 440C is an excellent, high-end stainless steel, usually hardened to around 56-58 Rc. All three resist rust well, with 440A being the most rust resistant, and 440C the least."...

I like to use a 1x 42 belt sander for sharpening. I use up to a 800 grt belt and then switch to leather honing strap. It's important to remove the backing strap from the machine before sharpening. I end up with a highly polished convex edge in a fairly short period of time. I have been...

I use a modified 1x42 belt sander to sharpen my knives. I go in steps up to 1200 grt then finish with a leather honing belt it leaves a polished convexed edge that very sharp and lasts a long time.