Recent content by schwatk

Does anyone know where I can get "sheets of (0.3mm) 304 and (0.7mm) 420 MV (420 with added Molybdenum Vanadium) stainless steel" ? I've tried Admiral Steel but they don't carry it. I want to try to make a Stainless Damascus Spoon like Ariel Salaverria did on his website. Does anyone know...

I am just starting to try my hand at forge welding Damascus/Pattern Welded billets. I have one of Darren Ellis's 8" vertical forges on the way. One question I have from my reading of books and forums concerns the billet while it is in the forge. Many people apparently weld a rebar handle to...

New Approach Sorry to hear of your problems. I'm sure I'll have plenty during the learning process too. Keep at it. I'm sure it will all be worth it in the long run. Take care! Joe

New Approach Mike, I was wondering why you state "I have been using 1084 steel and hardening them in my garage with torches and canola oil. I know that that's why they suck. " I'm new to bladesmithing and that is pretty much what I'm about to start doing. I've got 100' of 1084 and...