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Newbie Question
I have several lengths of 3/16 x 1 1/2 x 6' of I guess you would call it cold rolled steel. It is the stuff you can buy at the local hardware stores. Is this useful for making blades?
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It's likely low carbon (less than 0.5%) and will not harden sufficiently to make a durable blade. Your best bet would be to contact Admiral steel and acquire some cold-rolled, annealed (CRA) 1095. (0.95% carbon)
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Thanks for the info.
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AT least you were smart enough to ask. I made my first two knives out of that stuff and couldn't figure out why they wouldn't hold an edge. LOL
Steve __________________ Stephen Vanderkolff Please come on over and check out my website. http://www.vanderkolffknives.com/ Thanks |
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I did a Google search and fond a company right here in Charlotte that carried 1095 and pretty much all knife making metals One guestion, If they shear cut the strips would that not warp the piece?
Just checked ouy your web site. Love your work Steve. I hope to be able to produce quality like that someday. Last edited by MMOMOH-55; 11-15-2008 at 08:07 AM. |
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The shears have to be set for each thickness of steel. If they aren't set correctly, if they're used for many sizes or if they are just old they may kink or warp the steel.
I don't know what their prices are, but I'd check with Admiral and Kelly Cupples. I'd also get 1080 or 1084 over 1095. __________________ Cap Hayes See my knives @ knives.caphayes.com This quote pains me: -- "Strategically placed blood grooves control blood spray in covert deanimation activities." -- |
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On many sizes of steel almost everybody shears it. Much of what I have received from Kelly Cupples and Admiral has been sheared and both are great suppliers. I doubt you'll be able to avoid sheared steel if you buy much at all.
That said, I've had very little trouble with any of it due to shearing. If the edges are rough, clean them up. If the steel is warped or bent then straighten it (I've had very little of this problem). It's easy to do. Like AcridSaint, I'd suggest 1080 or 1084 (getting hard to find) over 1095. I love 1095 but the others will be a little more forgiving for your first few knives .... |
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Thanks for the info.
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The late Bob Engnath put together a terrific website full of information, including some great (and practical) info on different steels. Check it out: Bob Enghath
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