Good Steel for first stock-rem Sword?

[Bodhe]

I'd like to HT at home but can send out. Thinking shortsword style blade, 34-35 inches in length.

5160? O-1? Any sugg.?

Thanks

 

[mete]

5160 is a good choice but don't try to do it with a torch.You need a forge and quench tank of that length.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

5160 will work fine.1070 or 1080 will also be good choices.Wally Hayes has a very good video set called,"KATANA",that is worth the money.It has good info on stock removal of swords,and good HT info for those without a 36" HT oven.If this is your first foray into long blades,I would highly recommend this video set.
(There is a site you can rent knifemaking videos from - technicalvideorental.com )
Stacy