Originally Posted by Mannlicher
The steel is 440C. Rowan is the manufacturer and does the heat treat. They are about as good as it gets.
G10 handle is by Dale SToops at TKC. This is from the first production run of 500. Serial number is 252.
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Nice looking knife Sam!

440C seems to have gone out of fashion somewhat..I have a couple of Linder's in 440C and like it very much..

It seems to keep a reasonable edge but remains easy to sharpen meaning it makes for a very functional/workmanlike blade..

Last edited by Pete E; 12/18/14.