416 or 410

[dtec1]

Hey guys so I have always used 416 stainless for bolsters (a long time ago I almost got 410 but didn't) but anyway a friend wants a knife with stainless bolsters (both front and rear) so I don't have enough to do it so I was just looking at some various supply sites just to see who has the best price or if anyone got anything on clearance. so I noticed I can get a 6x12x3/16 piece of 410 SS for 20$ or a piece of 416 SS 1x12x3/16 for 14$ so there is deffinitly a significant price difference so it got me thing WHY is there anything about the 410 that its of lesser quality than the 416? again guys I have always used 416 never 410 so there may be some subtle or not so subtle differences that I have no clue about. I would rather get the 410 not only because its cheaper for the amount you get but its one piece that is 6x12 so that may come in mor handy than a 1 in bar if I need a piece bigger than a inch yeh I am sure I can fid 416 wider than a inch but if the 410 cost less and serves the same purpose then why not....any advice would be appreciated