A2-Paul Bos

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fastcamo

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Hello, i want to try and make a blade with A2.. but first reenforce me that this would be a good steel to be an abused camp knife, or should i use something else?, i really trust all of your opinions if it is so, my question was how to get ahold of Paul Bos? i was reccomended to him for the heattreat process. thanks.
 
i used 1080 for my first one and are going to still use it. admiral steel has good prices. also 1080 is a good steel to use and will make a good knife. it is a high carbon steel tho so you do have to care for it a little bit. these guys here can tell you how to care for it.
 
I use A2 for my camp knives and have Paul Bos HT them to HRC 60-61. Works fine for me. Takes a really nice edge and I've chopped through 2 x 4's without chipping. An edge thickness of 0.020" to 0.030" is good for abuse.
 
A2 is a real good steel. I have made most of my knives out of it. If you price it at different sources you will find out it costs around $1.5 a inch for 3/16 x 1.5 x 36". www.flatground.com might have it a little cheaper. I have only started making knives out of other steels this past year to make Stainless "looker not User" type knives.
I hope this helps and have fun with your project!!!
 
A2 is an excellent steel for large camp knives. Will handle whatever you through at it.
Scott
 
A2 steel is a real good steel and will work great for a using knife. There are steels out there you can use as well. I like using 1095-1084-52100 for my knives. To me there is no better for a using knife. I heat treat all my own steel here in my shop. But if you do not have that setup in yours. Paul Brother is one of the best out there. Also, there is a write up on Paul Brother's in Blade Magazine I just got it in the mail the other day. You may want to get that book from one the book stores in your area. Hope this was of help to you. Have a great day in what ever you do in life.----------:thumbup:
 
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