gaelic forge
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I poked around and looked for stainless info and did not find what I needed, so here is the question for some of you folks that have plenty of experience with stainless.
What is a good stainless that can be heat treated successfully in a small shop. I would like something that does not have to be sent out for heat treating. More expense.
I have made knives of carbon steel for some time and only recently have some customers requested stainless, hence my question. I understand this is subjective to some extent.....some will say one thing, some another, but go ahead and fire away. I suspect there may be others here new to stainless, or toying with the idea of using this metal. I have been pretty much "old school" and prefer 15N20 or L-6. And if anyone out there know where I can find 15N20 Uddaholm Swedish steel I would be grateful. The only 15N20 I can find is the thin stuff used in Damascus. Many thanks!
Robert @ Gaelic Forge
What is a good stainless that can be heat treated successfully in a small shop. I would like something that does not have to be sent out for heat treating. More expense.
I have made knives of carbon steel for some time and only recently have some customers requested stainless, hence my question. I understand this is subjective to some extent.....some will say one thing, some another, but go ahead and fire away. I suspect there may be others here new to stainless, or toying with the idea of using this metal. I have been pretty much "old school" and prefer 15N20 or L-6. And if anyone out there know where I can find 15N20 Uddaholm Swedish steel I would be grateful. The only 15N20 I can find is the thin stuff used in Damascus. Many thanks!
Robert @ Gaelic Forge