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Ordered some 1080 got the 65 El Camino project pushed forward yesterday, and got my bench cleaned off just waiting for my stuff to get delivered.... Thanks for all the help!

I don't intend to make a very big blade, I have drawn up a couple templates, and also measured some of the knives that I currently carry, and was looking for something atleast 2" wide to start with on my first go round. I was hoping to end up with something no bigger than 1 5/8 after my final...

What thickness are you using?

What thickness did you use? Looks great!

That's what I am finding out by lookingat the makeup of it..

I was just reading on Alpha Knife site that 1084 has been discontinued and that 1080 is a good equivalent And a very similar compound. I wonder if that's why I was having a rough time finding it eelsewhere in flat stock form..

I meant 1/8" I had 1/4" drill bits on my mind.. I will do a search with some of the other companies mentioned, thanks

Well I thought I was gonna order some 1/4" 1084 but cannot seem to find any so far, it seems all the online suppliers are out of stock, unless I'm not reading it right. I figure for my first couple I'd like to find 1/4"x 2 1/2-3"x 24" at most. Does anybody know where I can find such an animal? I...

I plan on using 1084, I was curious as to why he was using it, and if I was missing something... I am actually placing an order today.

Thanks guys, I have honestly had a ball just reading and learning from this forum already. I have already pushed my 65 El Camino project to the front of the garage, and cleared off my work bench, went out and bought a couple new belts for my grinder, and a new hand held pressure bleeder to try...

Just out of curiosity, does anybody know what steel is sold at the big box stores? You know what I'm talking about, in the 3' pieces,with the solid bar stock, and square tubing that they sell generally next to the welding supplies? There was this old timer that I used to buy Ford Model A parts...

Guys thanks so much! This is all great advice, I have the tool aspect covered for the most part, and I'm sure that I can do a beginners grade home heat treat with the tips given above. I am gonna source some material today, and see what kind of trouble I can get myself into.. I will post my...

THanks Jason, I am still in the planning stages, but ever since my botched spinal fusion last April I have not been able to do a whole lot, this is something that I think I can do that won't require a whole lot of physical strength and I should be able to do it at my own pace, and not tax my...

Thanks guys, I will look at some pre-shaped blanks, but really want to try shaping one from a blank canvas so to speak. I have been reading up for a while now, and correct me if I am wrong but it does seem that 1084 would be a good candidate for my beginner application. Like I said I am a total...

I do have my terminology confused you are correct, loll like I said I am a newb! But I hope I explained it well enough that it does translate thru my ignorance.... And thanks for pointing it out, I take criticizing well, so please offer opinions..

Ok here we go, I am gathering information and materials for my first knife. I have afew questions that I would love some input on. I am wanting to build a durable knife mainly used on camping/boating trips so to speak. Somthing about 3.5/4" blade length, that will hold a good edge, used for...

Hello and thanks for having me, been lurking for a while, and I have a few beginner questions, so I figured I might as well join in the fun and do a small intro before I start with my newb questions. My name is Ryan, born and raised in the Bluegrass, typical hot rod/chopper guy. I am recovering...