" From: AMC74Hornet@xxxxxxxxx (Mr. AMC) " " If memory serves me right stainless is just steel with I think chromium " added as a rust inhibiter so a magnet should stick to it. some alloys have chrome added; some have nickel. some are magnetic; some aren't. most aren't, i think. they are also often much stronger and tougher than plain steels. ________________________________________________________________________ Andrew Hay the genius nature internet rambler is to see what all have seen adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought