steel help needed

Well, I called Crucible and they have a minimum order of $75. 1/8x1.5x24" is like 33 and 1/4x2x36" of A2 is about $43, but I simply don't need that much steel!!! K&G has D2 1/8x6x12 for $28. That is twice the amount of steel for $5 less...what is the difference between these steels? Mill run vs Precision ground?? Also, I have a hacksaw..how hard is D2 to hacksaw or should I take it to my local machinist and cut it with a bandsaw? I think I will go with the K&G stuff and use the bandsaw on it.

Second question. On my photopoint site, I have the recurved ronin that I have to make again, but w/o recurves in the edges...oops! I am looking for a steel to use for it for stock removal, but the catch is I need a piece 3/16" or 1/4" thick, almost 2" wide due to the curved handle and about 12" long. What steel can i get in these sizes that is good quality? i was using O-1, but I don't have any left in that thickness. Most supply places have steel in 1.5" wide, some in 1.75" wide, which might be wide enough. Any ideas?? Anyone have any steel in this size they will be willing to sell?? Thanks guys!

last question for now. Crucible sells L6, 3/16" thick and 91" long. Is this L6 from saw blades where you have to worry bout the grain direction or regular L6?? Thanks!!!!
 
Ed...when will you be on chat next?? I would love to talk to you about 3V and 420V!! remember the recurved ronin one? well, i gotta do another w/o recurves..3V would be sweet for that!!!! also, how would the 420V compare to D2 for a santoku kitchen knife??
 
Taz-

You shouldn't have a problem getting that size of steel in pretty much any type. The problem is how much you're willing to pay.

Admiral will sell you ATS-34 in that size.

You might want to try that, or something like O1, before you try anything too hard (due to your cutting means).

Not to discourage you at all. It's just that the newer steels are TOUGH.

Just some thoughts,
Nick
 
TAZ, you can get O-1 from ENCO or MSC, precision ground very reasonably and on sale quite often in the sizes you want. Dave
 
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