Can Elkonite be added to 1084 or 1095?

[readerinthenite]

For my first post I came up with a very specific question:

Is it possible to incorporate Elkonite(75%W 25%Cu) into a knife blade made primarily of either 1084 or 1095?

I have come across 3 square rods of a Tungsten-Copper alloy called Elkonite. They are not big, 1/8" square by 8" long. I was curious if it would be possible to work them into a knife blade somehow. The blend is incredibly dense and tough: Ultimate Tensile Strength 90,000 psi and Cross Breaking Strength is 150,000 psi.

Not knowing enough about Tungsten-Copper alloys, I decided to ask the internet!

Cheers,
J

 

[jdm61]

Well, if you are planning on making long rod penetrators for tank main gun ammunition...........

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Short answer - NO.

The rods are high strength material that is not forgeable, and it can't be "added" to another steel. You might find some interesting use for it elsewhere, but not as a knife. Just the thought of grinding it is scary.

 

[readerinthenite]

Thanks for the info! Guess these bits go into the "F. I. O. L" bucket.

 

[synthesist]

F.I.O.L?????

I give.....................

 

[readerinthenite]

Figure It Out Later