5160

cmott69 · May 3, 2005

Where can I find 5160 in 3/16 x 2 1/2?

canranger · May 3, 2005

I have called all around looking myself apparently there are no foundries that manufacture it left since there is very little call for it. Inorder to get some you have to put in a request to have a run done for you yourself. At least thats what I have ben told by everyone I have called.

Abe

cmott69 · May 3, 2005

Bummer :grumpy:

Dan Gray · May 3, 2005

forge time

cmott69 · May 3, 2005

would love to forge, but not set up for it and does'nt seem to be any local makers willing to show me a thing or two.

Dan Gray · May 3, 2005

you've come to the right place
you can start here to build one.
http://www.knivesby.com/knifemaking.html
and in here in shop talk have at the questions..

Robert Hankins · May 4, 2005

Simple try your local offroad/ automotive spring shop. Most will sell you raw material if not Admiral steel has it. You will need to buy a 20' piece

Sweany · May 4, 2005

http://www.theknifegroup.com/history_to_date.htm for makers around the area.

You might call ray for the 5160 he just bought some 3/4" round stock.

Ray has a 8" rolling mill, powered by a chevy 6 cyl.

http://www.rakerknives.com/