Are stainless valves harder on stock iron head seats?

Interesting, I always thought it was harder. So much for that, lol.

Nope definitely not, actually I was just reading around apparently engine valves aren't even made with "true" SS because it's too soft, it's a specialized alloy with just a teeny bit of chromium to make it "stainless". Also you should look at hardened seats regardless of what type of valves you go with.