K Kev Well-Known Member Sep 2, 2024 #1 What is everyone using to split the billet when your maiming feather pattern?? I’ve tried mild steel and an old axe blade, but I get some serious melting and deformation. Is the splitting implement a consumable of the process?
What is everyone using to split the billet when your maiming feather pattern?? I’ve tried mild steel and an old axe blade, but I get some serious melting and deformation. Is the splitting implement a consumable of the process?
Gene Kimmi KNIFE MAKER Sep 3, 2024 #2 I use mild steel and consider it consumable, as I also get deformation from the heat.