It's been I long time since I've posted anything on knifeforums but a buddy of mine wants me to make him a 12inch (the cutting edge) filet knife. What's the best steel to use? I heard some where that you can put a blue finish on a high carbon blade to make it stand up to rust pretty good but that's all I know. Or would it be better to get some stainless and edge harden it? If stainless is the way to go what type should I use and what's the advantage of using that steel?
Just a side note:
Come October I'm going to the Navy to do nuclear engineering. I get a hella' big sign on bonus and start basic at e-3 and after I get done with my A school (which is only eight to six months depending on what path I take) I get e-4. I was a little miffed when they told me I'd have to take the nuke test when I was only ONE POINT away from getting into the program on my ASVAB alone. I graduated high school last year and I'm ready to start my life. My only concern is that I'm getting in way over my head but I guess I won't know until I try.
Just a side note:
Come October I'm going to the Navy to do nuclear engineering. I get a hella' big sign on bonus and start basic at e-3 and after I get done with my A school (which is only eight to six months depending on what path I take) I get e-4. I was a little miffed when they told me I'd have to take the nuke test when I was only ONE POINT away from getting into the program on my ASVAB alone. I graduated high school last year and I'm ready to start my life. My only concern is that I'm getting in way over my head but I guess I won't know until I try.
