Bending CPM-S35vn

[rincan]

I am making a V-42 stiletto of S35 and need to bend the crossguard. Any suggenstions on how to bend the steel without snapping it?

Thanks so much!

 

[jdm61]

I guess the preliminary question is why would you want to use rather expensive PM stainless blade steel for the guard? Why not use 416 or something similar?

 

[rincan]

I know its silly but when i bought the steel i got a large sheet and it just happens that i have scrap piece left over that is approximately the right size.

 

[mete]

Is it hardened ? Never try to straighten a hardened blade at less than 400 F.
To bend annealed stock as I assume you want to do , heat to 1200 F and try that.You might have to do it a bit at a time. Otherwise you have to heat ove the critical bend, then go throuugh the hardening process completely.

 

[rincan]

Awesome thanks!