52100 Forger required

dcv69 · Apr 20, 2001

I'm looking for suggestions for a maker who uses/specializes in forging 52100, preferably without a massive waiting time. Any ideas or makers out there able to help? Thanks in advance for any help.

Big Tex · Apr 20, 2001

http://www.tah-usa.net/raker/

Ray Kirk (Raker Knives) comes to my mind and his wait period is not too long. Quality knives and reasonably priced.

HDCharlie · Apr 21, 2001

Try Charlie Ochs at Ox Forge.
http://www.oxforge.com
Charlie

Summerland · Apr 20, 2001

Ray Kirk (mentioned above)

Ed Caffrey
http://www.caffreyknives.com/index.htm

tallwingedgoat · Apr 20, 2001

Just so you know, they're called smiths not forgers.

Common mistake

Paracelsus · Apr 20, 2001

Mastersmith Ed Caffrey would be my choice for a special project.

www.caffreyknives.com

Paracelsus

raker · Apr 21, 2001

If you don't find some one that you like to do the job , I would take a look at it and give you a quote on time and price.

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Ray Kirk
http://www.tah-usa.net/raker

Kevin Wilkins · Apr 23, 2001

Try Jean José Tritz in Hamburg, Germany. He does a fantastic job with 52100 and also differintially heat treats his blades. Jean is from France but lives in Hamburg. He speaks english, french and german. I don't think he has a website but perhaps he can send you a few photos. Great damascus too. Contact him under:

JeanJoseTritz@aol.com

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http://www.wilkins-knives.com
http://www.wilkins.de