EXHIBIT 23.1



                         INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT

      We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration
Statement of Armco Inc. on Form S-4 of our reports dated February 5, 1997,
incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Armco Inc. for
the year ended December 31, 1996 and to the reference to us under the heading
"Experts" in the Prospectus, which is a part of this Registration Statement.



/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
September 30, 1997