Which steel for Round knife?

miden · Dec 29, 2020

Hi Guys,
I have made a few knives in the past and now I am looking into attempting leather sheaths too.
I would like to try a round knife but I am wondering which steel will be more suitable for a knife intended for cutting and splitting, shaving leather. Which would be better - D2 or 154CM for edge retention and best cutting?
Thanks in advance.

Mike

Horsewright · Dec 30, 2020

Welcome to Sheaths and Such Mike. Neither. Try AEB-L @62-63. Ya want stock about .040 to start with.

Lots of info here:

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/a-round-knife-wip-updated-info.1540597/

miden · Dec 30, 2020

Horsewright said:
Welcome to Sheaths and Such Mike. Neither. Try AEB-L @62-63. Ya want stock about .040 to start with.

Lots of info here:

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/a-round-knife-wip-updated-info.1540597/

Dave, thank you for the welcome and thank you for the very helpful thread. Your help is much appreciated.

Mike

Horsewright · Dec 31, 2020

miden said:
Dave, thank you for the welcome and thank you for the very helpful thread. Your help is much appreciated.

Mike

Ya bet!