Any Experience with A2?

[scottishsmith24]

Hello all, I was going to be ordering new steel for the shop and was considering A2 as a possibility to try out. Specifically with pattern welding and forge welding. I was thinking that it might make a good complimentary steel in axes (1018 body and A2 forge welded in for the bit) From what I can see it should be compatible but I am having trouble finding much information on it. So does anyone have any ideas? Thanks!

 

[Michael Vagnino]

Hey Scottishsmith24,A2 is a good steel and makes a great blade. Very durable and holds a edge pretty good. It red shorts so don't forge at low temp. It should make a great ax. A2 heat treats at 1725 F to 1750 F.. It will air quench but will work in oil.

Take care

Michael

 

[gregorio]

You should consider posting in the makers forum also. Your idea for using as an axe bit is interesting.