Anybody ever make a knife from O2 Steel?

[Kevin Wilkins]

Header says it all: has anybody ever tried making a knife from O2 toolsteel? It makes a great base for Damascus, and it looks like it might make a good blade. It's easier to find here in Germany than O1 in sizes that are suitable for stock removal.

What do you all think?

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[Terry McMaster]

Yes Kevin, treat as L-6 and it may surprise you. I used it a couple of times and found it durable and sharp. Do not over-harden RC 56-58 Temper @ 415. Terry

 

[Darrel Ralph]

I used to make my damascus with O2 and L6.
I like it . Good steel... tough!
O2 is hard to get in smaller sizes.



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