52100 vs 1095

If you're having corrosion issues with A2 but not with 1095, my bet is something is going on besides the inherent corrosion resistance of the steel. It could be a whole host of things. I've heard of stailess knives rusting because the maker ground them after grinding carbon steel on the same belt.
 
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If you're having corrosion issues with A2 but not with 1095, my bet is something is going on besides the inherent corrosion resistance of the steel. It could be a whole host of things. I've heard of stailess knives rusting because the maker ground them after grinding carbon steel on the same belt.
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I have also heard of this happening but it makes one wonder if the maker knows this is possible why they would use the same equipment to grind both carbon and stainless steels.
 
My bet was they didn't know. The only reason I know was because I worked at a pharmaceutical plant for a time, and the electrician had all kinds of trouble because he kept using the welder's portaband to cut galvanized threaded rod and wouldn't tell the welder. The welder was TIG welding 316 stainless and had to cut out and redo 3 welds. Carbon steel and stainless don't mix. Stainless and zinc are even worse.
 
Interesting thread. I am about to start make some of my knives in 52100.
What size of knives do you say 52100 is sutible for.
Seved
 
Way to drag up a 6 yr old thread.
I've got 52100 knives with blade lengths ranging from 3-17 inches, and it is (more than) "suitable" for all of them. Whether your intended blade shape and grind are suitable for the intended uses is more the question.
52100 i's a great steel - use it.
 
Sorry for the old thread i didnt think of it. I start a new thread.
Sounds great. I use 5160 for my choppers and a Survival modell.
But thinking of use it for my alround knives and hunters.
I mostly make them fullflat.
 
No need to start a new one, now; we're here, and this one is active again. (Generally, though, there is a stated preference for starting a new one unless you're bringing additional, directly relevant, information to the discussion.)
 
52100 is pretty tough. Scrapyard uses their version of it in everything from small blades to their Rucki, which is like 13 inches in blade length. It is tough enough for choppers, but holds an edge well enough for 4-5 inch blades too, IMO.
 
That sounds realy great. i have to check out Scrapyard.
I have just started to look at 52100 but i have heard that it hold än edge good. I will make a few for myself first. I think it looks realy promessing .
 
My understanding is that the pinch of chromium in 52100 has to do with the heat treatment. Good stuff in any event, my favorite high carbon steel.
 
Yes the Crom make easier to harden and make it more wear resistent.
That sounds realy great. I will start as soon as i can

Seved
 
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