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Hi all,
I am about to place an order for enough steel to make a dozen or so knives in 3/32 1/8, and 5/32.
All I have worked with is O-1. Would like to try something that won't rust or stain as easy as O-1. I can do my own heat treating (Have my own electric oven)or will send it off. I see alot of makers using cpm-154. Can someone chime in, and fill me in on it.
I want a steel that is tough, and will take a razors edge. A-2 any good? I haven't made knives enough to know my steels yet. Hardly know what I'm looking for.
My knives will be hunting, skinning styles, "to be used". Some will be mirror finished, some bead blasted, and some a sanded finish. I plan on going all out on a couple for show with damascus.
Would love to have someone point me in the right direction. Also where I can purchase steels listed (or other recommended steel) at a decent price.
Many Thanks,
Dave
I am about to place an order for enough steel to make a dozen or so knives in 3/32 1/8, and 5/32.
All I have worked with is O-1. Would like to try something that won't rust or stain as easy as O-1. I can do my own heat treating (Have my own electric oven)or will send it off. I see alot of makers using cpm-154. Can someone chime in, and fill me in on it.
I want a steel that is tough, and will take a razors edge. A-2 any good? I haven't made knives enough to know my steels yet. Hardly know what I'm looking for.
My knives will be hunting, skinning styles, "to be used". Some will be mirror finished, some bead blasted, and some a sanded finish. I plan on going all out on a couple for show with damascus.
Would love to have someone point me in the right direction. Also where I can purchase steels listed (or other recommended steel) at a decent price.
Many Thanks,
Dave