Glen, I cut it up with a big oxy acetelene outfit. I picked this one and several others up at a lumber mill. This one was under about two tons of scrap steel and the owner of the mill couldn't believe I dug it out. I traded him 2 skinners for enough steel to make 500 of em. Try any lumber mills, or scrap metal companies. Don't be shy about calling the lumber mills, all the owners I have spoken with were very interested in what I was doing. There is one problem though, most mills I have dealt with are changing to 1/8" thick blades to get more boards from a tree, so there won't be much more 1/4 or 3/16 thick ones around.I always prefer trading a knife for them instead of buying them. That way you don't have much in them, and you get some exposure with the knife.
Tallwingedgoat, yes, I treat them myself. I'm affraid not too scientifically though. The ole heat em up till they glow and douse em in old motor oil routine. I'm gettin away from that and going to send them to a heat treater till I can afford a Paragon. It must be working though, out of 200-250 knives, I've never had one come back. I'm starting to work with stainless steels now. I am sick and tired of flat sanding all the rust and pits outa this saw blade steel before I even get started on the knife.
I can't gripe though, I have made alot of money and learned alot working with it. It sure does make a good blade too. I still have enough left for about 15-20 fancy bowies, and thats all I'm making with it from now on unless I get a specific request for a knife made from it. Take care! Michael
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"Always think of your fellow knife makers as partners in the search for the perfect blade, not as people trying to compete with you and your work!"
