Hi all , I'm new to knife making and have much to learn. I'm using a forge from the 1800's, primative yet functional. I've pounded out two knives so far. I've got knife making on the brain...bad. I need help on a type of steel a friend gave me, 3/4 rod with a tag on it that reads 9254 he said it's chromium. Will this make a good knife? Any and all thoughts welcome Thanks. I'm not sure I'm posting in the right place, please bare with me till I catch on.
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Hi all , I'm new to knife making and have much to learn. I'm using a forge from the 1800's, primative yet functional. I've pounded out two knives so far. I've got knife making on the brain...bad. I need help on a type of steel a friend gave me, 3/4 rod with a tag on it that reads 9254 he said it's chromium. Will this make a good knife? Any and all thoughts welcome Thanks. I'm not sure I'm posting in the right place, please bare with me till I catch on.
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I posted the answer on your "help for the new guy" thread