New Guy With A Question

[Neal Drake]

Let me introduce myself. My name is Neal Drake from Marlow Oklahoma. I have been making knives for a few years by stock removal, but I am highly interested in forging, but it seems that I will be sending a set of twin boys off to college in a few months, so my desires will go on the back burner for awhile,until I can acquire some equipment. Here is my question. I recently aquired a piece of what I know for sure to be 52100 It has been annealed and surface ground. Have any of you ever delt with this in a stock removal format? Do you do anything special when you heat treat it or follow factory specs, with I have a copy of. I really want this blade to come out good. any advise would be helpful.

 

[Dan Gray]

I know where your at Buddy I have two in collage and a wife in for her masters.

there are ..............many variables
see if you can get some info on my site here.
http://www.knivesby.com/knifemaking.html
from there, there are many links to go to .
look at Ed Fowlers take on 5160 and 52100
the H/T won't matter forged or Stock removal as far as the steel goes.
as long as you don't over heat the steel in the forge while forging,,.
putting the two on an even keel..

some of the others will chime in I'm sure

it will take me two hours too type what I'd like to say
welcome

 

[Neal Drake]

Thanks Dan! Very nice website

 

[Chiro75]

Welcome! Can't help you with your questions right now, but have fun here! Post some pictures of your work when you get a chance, too!

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

The numbers in 52100 tell you that it is steel with 1.00% carbon and between 1 and 2% chromium.It is like 1095 with chromium added.It will work for stock removal.There are other alloys that are simpler to use for stock removal,but 52100 is what you have in your hands.Read Ed Fowler's info,it it the gospel on 52100.It produces a tough blade when done right.Next time ,try 5160 or 1095 for stock removal.
Welcome to bladeforums. - Stacy