stainless? ?

Ok profile updated.

I did how ever find the place they get there stainless steel from. So i called and talk to a saleman and he was a big help. I told him what i wanted to know and why and he said i need 01 steel. He said has whats he gets alot of knife makers. So i know were i can get metal now and it is only a mile or so down the road..
 
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So i know were i can get metal now and it is only a mile or so down the road..
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That's cool, O1 makes great knives and a local source is a good thing. Ask him if he knows where you can get it heat-treated properly.
 
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O1 is not stainless by any means. It makes a great knife but not stainless. You need something like 154cm, ATS34, 44c, some of the CPM stuff will work too not that familiar with that though. You will find not many in sales know knife steel. It is best to check here and you can be steered in the right direction.
 
No you didn't. But when talking about the salesman it was not clear you understood. Did not mean to step on your toes just wanted to make sure you gotvwhat you were looking for. O1 is a great steel AMD will do you well. When you get ready to ht let me know, I can help you out...
 
Yea the salesman knew. When i asked what kind of stainless it was and told him what i was planning on doing he said that it wouldnt work. Then he said the he gets knife makers 01 steel . So i said sweet thanks i might be coming up to get some. Then he said he has to order the 01 steel. So i am going to go check one other place and see what they have.

I didnt mean to come across as a ass if i did i am sorry.
 
Thank you for filling out your profile. You are not coming across as an ass. There is no such thing as a stupid question, if one is willing to listen to the answer. We love to help "new guys" find their way. Your enthusiasm, open-mindedness and willingness to learn is refreshing. :thumbup:
 
Ok so you got some steel now, show us what you want to make, O1 is a good steel for a work or hunting knife.
 
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