Knife Steel

[OneBadV8]

Where are good places to find Knife Steel?

I'm thinking I want to give one a shot, but still thinking about which steel I want. I'm looking for something at least 1/4" thick, at least 3" wide and probably at least 18" long.

 

[grunt soldier]

here you go sir

Knife Blade Steel | NJ Steel Baron, LLC | (973) 949-4140

 

[TiminMishawaka]

If you ever have a reason to go near the Chicago area, stop by Admiral Steel in Alsip, IL and pick it up there. You'll save a fortune on shipping. Doesn't make sense for a special trip but in case you're there it's worth it.

 

[DaKruiser]

here you go sir

Knife Blade Steel | NJ Steel Baron, LLC | (973) 949-4140

Yep, that's who I would order from.

 

[OneBadV8]

here you go sir

Knife Blade Steel | NJ Steel Baron, LLC | (973) 949-4140

Looks like they might have the stuff

If you ever have a reason to go near the Chicago area, stop by Admiral Steel in Alsip, IL and pick it up there. You'll save a fortune on shipping. Doesn't make sense for a special trip but in case you're there it's worth it.

I checked their site and couldn't find the thickness and widths for steels that I was looking at.

Yep, that's who I would order from.

I have a feeling, you might get to help

 

[DaKruiser]

I have a feeling, you might get to help

sounds like fun!

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

There's a boutique steel manufacturer in Greenwood - just west of the corner of Main & 31.

Sanjo Steel
(317) 888-6227

Who knows if they'll have what you want - especially in a small quantity. But might be worth a call!

-J-

 

[Gabriel]

Thanks for the link. I've been toying with building a knife lately (actually for years, but have never gotten around to it). My project won't be near as ambitious as OneBadV8's, though, at least not in size.

 

[OneBadV8]

Thanks for the link. I've been toying with building a knife lately (actually for years, but have never gotten around to it). My project won't be near as ambitious as OneBadV8's, though, at least not in size.

Sometimes smaller things require more precision. I'm just trying to cut down on that so hopefully it'll be less skill


Anyone know of a place local that might do Heat Treat for such an animal? Or maybe a rough estimate of what it might cost to send off?

 

[Bradsknives]

I know billyboyr6 on here has cpm-M4 for sale for way below what it normally sells for.

 

[Gabriel]

Sometimes smaller things require more precision. I'm just trying to cut down on that so hopefully it'll be less skill.

I was thinking that a smaller blade would require somewhat less material removal since I'll be doing it with hand tools. I don't want to throw a bunch of money into it if I find I don't want to build any more (although I doubt that'll be the case). I don't expect it to turn out horribly well, I just want to get a feel for it.

 

[billyboyr6]

I know billyboyr6 on here has cpm-M4 for sale for way below what it normally sells for.

 

[TiminMishawaka]

I checked their site and couldn't find the thickness and widths for steels that I was looking at.

The plus side of a hammer and anvil is there no such thing as wrong size steel.

 

[billyboyr6]

The plus side of a hammer and anvil is there no such thing as wrong size steel.

Don't forget the bag of coal.

 

[OneBadV8]

The plus side of a hammer and anvil is there no such thing as wrong size steel.

I was hoping to cheat and only have to use a grinder and sander

 

[TiminMishawaka]

Don't forget the bag of coal.

In my Christmas stocking every year.

 

[Gabriel]

I was hoping to cheat and only have to use a grinder and sander

Me too...and some files and sand paper.