what should I expect to pay....

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Vikingmedic-AL

I've sourced the material for the my first knife, and am picking up my belt sander/grinder next weekend. I've already started drawing up my second project. How much should I expect to pay for a piece of 5160 that is 1/2" thick, and 9x12
 
Woah, there.

First off, 1/2?!?!?!
That's extremely thick, and not only is it difficult to work such a thick stock, it's also completely un-realistic to use.

I hope that was a typo...
 
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I hope the 1/2" thick steel is for bolting something to and not what you're hoping to make a knife from! But here is a link with suplier info

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/452465-***Newbies-Good-info-Here***


-Xander
 
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nope. i meant 1/2". not going to be a knife. think more along the lines of bearded hawk....

filled out a little on my profile....

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I would use 3/16" to a max of 1/4" for that hawk and do a wrap and weld style. If done in 5160, there will be no need for a bit to be added. Forge the wrap around a 1" steel rod, weld the joint, upset and angle the face/cheek to start the heel/beard, draw out the beard, drift the eye, do final shaping on the grinder, etch. This will be a lot of work, but an experienced smith should have no problem.

If you have a power hammer and the tools ( and experience) you could draw out a piece of 1X3X3 into that axe.

All that said, the project you have drawn is a task for a very experienced metal worker and smith. The decorative work can be acid etched in for a rustic "Antique" look.
 
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