Yes. Yes it does.
There are a few discrepancies with the presentation I give for work that's I'm a bit uncomfortable with (I'm not willing to lie/mislead clients, but I'm also not supposed to deviate from the presentation). For instance: we use 440A grade stamped steel blades that are double-tempered and ice-quenched. 440A steel uses high concentrations of Chromium and a small amount of Nickel to give high-carbon 440 grade steels a stronger resistance to corrosion and oxidation. While it's true that this is high-quality steel that makes for excellent, durable blades, they give us terms like "high-carbon surgical stainless steel", which is a made-up term that's not accurate; 440A is very stain-resistant (significantly moreso than slightly harder 440B or VG-10 steel that our competitors use), but true stainless steel is carbon-free, so it's not stainless and while it's true that 440A steel is a popular choice for scalpel blades (it has a good combination of edge retention and stain resistance), it's not like it's the only material used for surgical tools. Everything from Stainless steel to 440C to Obsidian is used for scalpel blades. They also told us during training that 440A is a higher grade of steel than 440B, and that's just not true. 440B has slightly better edge retention under identical tempering and quenching conditions, making it a more popular choice for high-end cutlery manufacturers. 440A resists rust and corrosion better, and we use that instead because our products target home chefs who are less likely to take the time to properly rinse, wash, dry, and polish their knives manually (a very necessary process with VG-10 and 440B blades) and will generally prefer to just throw them in the dishwasher.
Are you willing to keep your employer (or teachers, parents, et cetera) happy at the expense of your integrity?
