Possible forgable material??

[hollowhandle]

I have some weight lifting bars - Quality olympic style stuff - that we can't use because of a bend or overall condition>
Is this a possible material for you smiths?
I am not ready to start forging but I could trade some of this stuff to a fellow Floridian for a few grinding lessons. Lord knows I need the help.
I will try to find out the kind steel and what has been done to it so far.

Chip

 

[Bart student]

Don't think so really.

1. every thing I've seen in the weightlifting business was simply hard-chromed. Which indicates mild steel underneath, which can be forged, but not for knife purposes.

2. If it isn't chromed; it should be super stainless steel, because corrosion resistance in the most important. Hence it is not forgable either.

Sorry for the bad news, but I seriously doubt that will make good blades.

Greetz, bart.

 

[hollowhandle]

It is not hard chromed. They rust. They are pretty top of the line.
I'll try to call York and see what they are.
Just wondering...