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Old 12-17-2014, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Ed Caffrey View Post
Ray,

Rember the "old" days, when we could get steel on a whim, and from just about any place we could choose? Things sure have changed over the years....now its become a "buy it when/if you find it". Personally I get my damascus stock from Kelly Cupples in Yakima, WA., barstock from Aldo, and stainless from Specialty metals (Scott Davanna and co.)

The only place I trust for 1084 is Aldo.
"Ain't it the truth." I guess that we have all run into the same problems at least once.

Like most makers, I have used these same suppliers for years. The only thing that I might add for the newer makers is when ordering Damascus steel(s) to have either Kelly or Aldo cut it into 6"pieces. Not only will this save time when making up a billet but will save you shipping costs. I often find myself ordering whatever will fit into a "one rate" box rather than "give me x number of pounds".

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