hitachi white steel

**lazlo** · 02-20-2012, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by mike nelson

ln bars they sell it by the pound like 7 dollars a pound min order 1000#

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Originally Posted by mike nelson

l can get it in bulk orders from hitachi lets hope this continues plus shipping it averages to 8.75 a lb roughly

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Originally Posted by mike nelson

im thinking roughly 10 a lb shipped to me

Is the price difference because of bars versus sheet, or is the shipping causing the variation in price?

**mike nelson** · 02-20-2012, 07:18 PM

it is the shipping that is causing the snafu

**SBranson** · 02-20-2012, 07:45 PM

I didn't see the $10/lb to you.

That would probably be almost double that to Canada... Can't afford that.

**mike nelson** · 02-20-2012, 08:06 PM

no it would be about the same to canada it would cost me 20 bucks to ship a box of it to canada

**Troop** · 02-21-2012, 05:53 AM

Was a decision reached yet about the mixed (Super Blue) order???

**bladsmth** · 02-21-2012, 07:22 AM

Guys, we should sit tight and wait until Mike gets some answers from Hitachi.

Shipping by flat rate box will make the postage a small factor. Ignore my earlier comments, as they were about longer bars/sheets. Flat rate postage will run $15 for about 80 pounds within the USA, and about $25 for 30 pounds to Canada.

**mike nelson** · 02-21-2012, 12:34 PM

alright i talked to the rep and he talked to every one he could and he cant do a mixed order so its going to have to be all white or all blue i talked to him about the sheets and he stated that "Technical Point:

1) We do supply our regular stainless and alloy tool steel grades as Hot rolled wide sheet. However, there is one peculiarity for this hot rolling method; occasionally a mirror finished cannot be achieved. This caused by a more round grain shape and layering of the of the grain microstructure.

* If a mat finished is desired this method will be OK

* However, IF mirror finished is required for each knife, then narrow hot rolled flat bar should be sued. Please confirm if you use a mat or need mirror finish.

2) Narrow hot rolled flat bar is 10 to 13 Foot Random Length."

so if you still want the sheets that is fine but if you want a mirror finish then the bar method is best

**bladsmth** · 02-21-2012, 01:35 PM

Good to know.

For us forgers, it probably won't matter. For most grinders, it may or may not matter. I rarely mirror finish a kitchen knife.

Sheet or bar , White would be my first choice.

Any word on approx. pricing?

**mike nelson** · 02-21-2012, 02:48 PM

no word on pricing yet he is getting that info for me

**mike nelson** · 02-21-2012, 07:59 PM

so is every one fine with 2 inch bars?

**mike nelson** · 02-21-2012, 08:18 PM

every one getting steel please check your email boxes i sent you mail and if you could send back your final order one last time that would be great so i can get a final tally of how much more we need

**R.Rock** · 02-21-2012, 09:04 PM

email sent.

**RyanW** · 02-21-2012, 09:16 PM

Mike, I didn't get an email. I would like 25# and 2" is perfect.

**mike nelson** · 02-21-2012, 09:31 PM

huh send one to me maybe i dont have you in my contacts list nelsonmichael14@aol.com

**SBranson** · 02-22-2012, 12:19 AM

When do we have to make a decision?

Originally Posted by bladsmth

Shipping by flat rate box will make the postage a small factor.... Flat rate postage will run $15 for about 80 pounds within the USA, and about $25 for 30 pounds to Canada.

Actually, having bought steel from Don Hanson, it's about $25 for 20lbs to Canada.. For any Canadians out there, if you're going to order 25lbs, change it to 20lb because I believe the next flat rate is up in the $40-45 range...

**bladsmth** · 02-22-2012, 05:29 AM

Thanks, the PO has made some changes.

I just re-checked the rates.
A large flat rate box to Canada will take 24" bars, and can only weigh 20 pounds. It is $39.95.
A medium flat rate box would take 15" bars, and costs $32.95. It can weight 20 pounds,too.

2" x 24" x 3/16" bars will weigh right at 2.5 pounds a bar. 15" bars would weigh 1.6 pounds.

**cbr900son** · 02-22-2012, 05:35 AM

I'd like 5 lbs if possible.

**Troop** · 02-22-2012, 06:16 AM

Mike, Since we can't get the Super Blue, I'm still interested in the White. Either 20 or 25 lbs, whichever is more cost efficient with regards to shipping.
- Mitch