Hello folks - I just wanted to run a few things by you. As my first knife, I would like to make Skiving/trim knifes. These types of knives are used to thin and trim leather. I am looking for the best balance between an extremely sharp edge, edge retention and ease of HT. I'll be forming the blade by stock removal.
I have access to a small workshop that includes a 220v muffle furnace that has a 4x4x9 cavity, small bench grinder and assorted hand and pneumatic tools, tig/mig welder.
Since I have access to a muffle furnace with fine controls I have decided to work with O1. I believe that the rate of rise plus a controlled temperature of 815c would be achievable to HT. I will quench with hot canola oil.
I am thinking of ordering a piece from onlinemetals.com that is 0.094x1.5x18.
Now here's the question:
1. Does this sound reasonable so far? Choice of steel?
2. Would I benefit in any way to go with a slightly thicker piece of steel? Cutting angle, rigidity?
3. Is there a cheaper/better place to order from?
4. Am I being to ambitious with the O1 and should go with 1084/1095?
5. If it doesn't specifically state it, can I assume that the precision ground O1 is annealed or should I plan on doing that as well?
Your input is very much appreciated!
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I have access to a small workshop that includes a 220v muffle furnace that has a 4x4x9 cavity, small bench grinder and assorted hand and pneumatic tools, tig/mig welder.
Since I have access to a muffle furnace with fine controls I have decided to work with O1. I believe that the rate of rise plus a controlled temperature of 815c would be achievable to HT. I will quench with hot canola oil.
I am thinking of ordering a piece from onlinemetals.com that is 0.094x1.5x18.
Now here's the question:
1. Does this sound reasonable so far? Choice of steel?
2. Would I benefit in any way to go with a slightly thicker piece of steel? Cutting angle, rigidity?
3. Is there a cheaper/better place to order from?
4. Am I being to ambitious with the O1 and should go with 1084/1095?
5. If it doesn't specifically state it, can I assume that the precision ground O1 is annealed or should I plan on doing that as well?
Your input is very much appreciated!
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