Bronze

[David Stifle]

Morning, Fellas

I was wondering where you get your bronze, and what type of bronze should I look for, for guards, etc. Thanks

 

[Frank Niro]

I bought some for folder bolsters from AKS.
Frank

 

[GHEzell]

I've bought from a few different sources, my last order was through Amazon. I prefer phosphorus bronze, simply because it is closest chemically to the old bronze.

 

[bobbywett]

Hi David,

I use Silicon Bronze and purchase it from AKS as well.

 

[javand]

James Rodebaugh directed me toward Atlas Metals for silicon bronze. If Alpha doesn't have the thicknesses you're looking for, I think they're the place to go to. Jim is well known for his use of bronze, and nothing quite has that color of silicon bronze IMHO.

 

[elementfe]

Just checked Online Metals, they have a great selection.
I get bronze round bar 1" from them and forge it to thickness for bolsters- that way I can get the just under 3/8" thickness I like for bolsters on larger cooking knives.