5160 Spring Steel

[Armory Plastics]

My company focuses on making KYDEX sheaths. We work closely with several knife companies, in our last meeting one of them proposed that we make "tools" from Spring Steel on a more mass scale I'm positive that "knife" is what they meant by tool. What do each of you think on this prospect? Is it even a market we really want to try? If so where should we go with it?

Thank you for any input that you can give
Kristy Cooper
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[mete]

5160 has long been used as a knife steel. For the beginner maker it's easy to forge and HT without having to be an expert .You could make other tools with it also.

 

[Tom Lewis]

I used 5160 to pass my JS test. It is a good steel.

 

[Omega Leather Works]

I'm confused. You are a sheath company, but are looking to start a knife company based on the suggestion of another knife company that uses your sheaths?

 

[bodog]

It would depend on the kinds of knives you're thinking about making. There would probable be better steels if you're looking at making something with less than a 5 or 6 inch blade, especially if you're going to outsource the heat treatment.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

You say you are assuming they meant "knives" when they said "tools".....have you asked them to clarify and be more specific?????

This thread is a bit sales specific, especially with the info to link to your website. I am closing it.