1084 for a flint and "steel" ??

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SeanMK

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Im getting ready to order some 1084, from Aldo. But can I make a decent "steel" from 1084? A friend(blacksmith) uses W2, and they spark great, Aldo also has W2, but will 1084 work?
 
+1 on 1084..... but steels are one of those items where using scrap is not an issue.... save the 1084 for knives, man! Just an opinion.
 
I'm with Rick! If you can find some worn out American made files they'll make great steels if you can do some forging. Hay rake teeth work good also, but the choice is up to you.
 
Will52100 said:
I'm with Rick! If you can find some worn out American made files they'll make great steels if you can do some forging. Hay rake teeth work good also, but the choice is up to you.
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+100 on files. I have made quite a few steels out of old files, they work really well. A hay rake or *old* farm tools with teeth should would also work great as stated.
 
Files.... good ones typically have 1%-%1.30 carbon content...Get hard as woodpeckers lips..
Dump rake teeth...often have between 1%-1.27% carbon content...
The newer hay rake teeth are often only 7mm or just a tad over a quarter inch thick round..The dump rake teeth are 1/2" round..
You can often find worn out files at flea markets for .50 cents each...In any case for a flint striker "Harder is Better" Ive used W-1 drill rod too..It makes a fine striker..
 
I would think if you're cutting out blade blanks with a band saw, the leftover scraps would be good candidates too.
 
Yes, real Flint and steel, I have a ferro rod also, but this project is for old school. Great ideas on the scrounging, but I dont have time for that(not this time anyway). Im in the welding supply bus. so scrounging usually isn't too hard, im just on a time table.

Have a scout troop coming to our range to camp and learn about(and shoot) traditional muzzleloaders. We are putting together a flint and steel "gift" for them, and I need it in 2 weeks. so ging to buy steel and make them next weekend.

Was just looking to be able to use, what I would normally use, instead of getting another piece. Thanks for the answers. Sean
 
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