Beginer knife making metal demmention advice and grade of metal

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mocaba

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I am looking at NJ Steel Baron's metal because someone suggested them as a good source to buy from. Is it better to buy a slab, or a bundle.

1084 .187" T 3" W 6" L = Bundle 47.38$ for 6 pieces 13.28$ Shipping
1084 .187" T 3" W 48" L = Slab 39.88$ 12.90$ Shipping

If you know of a better place to buy from that has better prices and better shipping costs let me know please and thank you for your help.
 
The bundle contains smaller pieces, which might be good if you are making knives that are that size (easier to work with smaller pieces).

It could be bad, if you are wanting to exceed the size enforced by making the slab into smaller pieces.

You might waste more material using the bundle, but the time saved might be worth it.

Also, some people might not be able to work with a piece of metal the dimensions of the slab that easily due to weight or saw/cutting requirements.
 
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