Self Made Knives
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I'm sure this has been brought up, but the search function isn't helping me. Can you forge 416 into guard material? I saw some octagon bars that seemed a lot cheaper than flat stock that knife supply places carry.
I like the look of nickel silver ok, but it's expensive too. Just trying to find a good source for guard material that doesn't cost so much. I've used the 300 series stainless steels for bolsters before, just hate machining those steels. I've got copper and brass on hand, but not my favorite look.
Am I being too cheap? Probably.
I like the look of nickel silver ok, but it's expensive too. Just trying to find a good source for guard material that doesn't cost so much. I've used the 300 series stainless steels for bolsters before, just hate machining those steels. I've got copper and brass on hand, but not my favorite look.
Am I being too cheap? Probably.