Off Topic Where to buy 'Hammered' bar-stock ?

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Hi. Does anyone know where to purchase hammered/textured bar-stock in 440C . I like the look of it on some finished blades I have seen and would like to do up some blades using it. Being a stock-removal kind-guy I have no desire to stand over an anvil with a propane torch in one hand and a hammer in the other pounding the crap out of a piece of bar stock so any help in finding a supplier would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.....Jim Ziegler
 
I've seen a lot of stainless knives online that look like they were textured with a dremel or other power tool rather than hammer. I'm only guessing because it seems like there's so many more textured stainless knives than I'd guess there are makers forging stainless, but I could be wrong? Using a dremel could be something you could try and have control over the desired texture.
 
milkbaby said:
I've seen a lot of stainless knives online that look like they were textured with a dremel or other power tool rather than hammer. I'm only guessing because it seems like there's so many more textured stainless knives than I'd guess there are makers forging stainless, but I could be wrong? Using a dremel could be something you could try and have control over the desired texture.
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Hi . That's what I assumed I would have to end up doing. I was just hoping there was some whole bar available to save a step.

Thanks...Jim
 
You can get a nice two tone finish by leaving the rolingskin on the flats(or only sand that part with high grit)
 
Bill DeShivs said:
You don't need a torch. Just beat the steel up with a hammer, then grind it. I can't for the life of me understand why anyone would think that finish attractive.
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I also don’t understand this. It’s like the guys that want there knives to look forged but dont want to forge. And I’m scratching my head thinking you should not beable to tell by looking at a blade if it was forged or not. Don’t get me wrong there are times when it works but it should never be used as an excuse to be lazy and not finish a blade. The last “forged” blade I did that had the forged finish took me longer to do then any other lol.

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Hammered finish, finger holes, and very thick is all the rage with some today.
 
JT, I remember your WIP on that bowie with the "keyhole" (?) handle connection to bolster. I was impressed then, and just as much impressed each time I see a photo.
 
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