mild steel for cleaver?

[fireandhammer]

Hey i am new to this as i am asking such a question , but really? would it hurt to use mild steel and super quench to make kitchen cleavers and if not what is best steel for me to buy a2 or o1 and if either oil quench and oven temper? thanks in advance i need to put in order for my steel . James in the great green wet forest.:thumbup:

 

[Barman1]

Here's a little info.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/529672-Best-steel-for-a-large-meat-cleaver

 

[fireandhammer]

hi great thanks for the info seems like o1 is the winner

 

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