O-1, A-2, D-2, 5160, 1095, CMP 3V/4V? What kind of steel should I be using?

[shqxk]

Go with CTS-XHP the edge holding is excellent while still tough enough be made as camp with corrosion resistance as a big bonus.


All you need is just send it to Peters Heat treat.

 

[CHILLER]

For what its worth 1084/1095 great for protos and templates for us beginners. Nice and affordable so you can practice, practice and practice. You can HT, hamon, quench, temper and so on. When you have the grind and your fire right move on to stainless.
Keep in mind I'm still in 'practice mode' myself but just starting to play with stainless... cryo and plates. Such a great hobby but be prepared to buy tools and then more tools and a few after that. Did I mention belts?

 

[grumpy_grinder]

i use o1 and aebl ... i just make knives for myself ... and the trash bin

 

[Rhinoknives1]

i use o1 and aebl ... i just make knives for myself ... and the trash bin

Every maker has a bucket of Oh Shits! Hold on to those, Over the years I've revisited said bucket and had, How to fix inspirations!

 

[grumpy_grinder]

Every maker has a bucket of Oh Shits! Hold on to those, Over the years I've revisited said bucket and had, How to fix inspirations!

everytime i look into that box it's like looking into my ex's eyes ... all i see is ... cold and dark with no futur lol

 

[ColsonCustoms]

When I initially asked the question I didn't know what I do now.