Use for Tiny Bits of Stainless?

[The Mighty Ginsu]

Now that I've cut two blades out of the first steel I ordered, I have a few little bits of 440C left over. I am planning to throw them out, but I thought I'd ask: is there any reason to hold onto them? I'm talking about bits the size of one or two postage stamps.

 

[irona]

Bolsters maybe?


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[The Mighty Ginsu]

I guess I'm stupid, but it never occurred to me to try to make bolsters from annealed 440C. The bits I have on hand are not suitable, but I'll keep that in mind in the future.

 

[S.Alexander]

As a spacer or butt cap on a hidden tang. Or if long enough, you could make a miniature knife.

 

[jdm61]

Tiny knives?

 

[scott.livesey]

if you do your own heat treat, pieces to test with

 

[Hengelo_77]

hardened butt plate
I've made some mini chisels out of cut of bits

 

[Bufford]

Save them up and take them to the scrap yard for a few dollars.

 

[115Italian]

Drill a tiny hole at the top and turn them into charms or whatever you call them.

 

[Justin Schmidt]

Broadheads

 

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[S.Alexander]

Stainless beads?