Which steel is better?

Yes, and 5160 is a really good fool proof steel for begginers. My comment above does read wrong now that I look it over again. I didn't mean to say that 5160 wouldn't cut, what I meant to say was that 5160 will perform best in blades meant for heavy work like chopping and cleaving. 1095, with its proeutectoid helpers will hold a keen edge for slicing type cutting.

If I was lost in the jungle with a pile of 1095, a pile of 5160, and a scalpel was needed or I had to make a skinning knife I would go with the 1095. If I had to make a machete to cut my way out of the jungle, I would use the 5160.
 
Folks, this is as big as I have. Enjoy it; I know I do. :D Hey, if you look closely, it has kind of a "Wootzy" look to it! ;) :D
 
Thanks for the clarification, Kevin. Good advice.

Danbo, that's just a real, real pity. :( :D I was hoping for more than just a screensize; I had a fantasy of an entire gallery. :eek:

I have to admit, I copied that and did my dangedest to blow it up and sharpen it up in Corel Painter. Just not enough pixels. A very disappointing "shucks". I would gladly welcome a Rigid calendar of that girl.

edited to add: oh, my, that's better. thank you, sir!!! ;)
 
Mike, if you wanna see more of this young lady, check your email(of course, you have to first list an email address). I'll send you the link to her "Educational" website. ;)
 
Danbo said:
Mike, if you wanna see more of this young lady, check your email(of course, you have to first list an email address). I'll send you the link to her "Educational" website. ;)
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Sorry, Danbo, I thought it was in my profile:

fitzo1@ameritech.net

Dang, I'm excited! Thank you!!!! I likes em in skimpy clothes..... :eek:

edited to add: something's screwed up with the forum database. I checked it, and it says something about "For God's saKe, enter a valid email addy...." That would be oK except the address listed IS my valid email for the last 4-5 years. Whhen I plugged in the only PW I've ever had in order to re-enter it for grins, it comes back "You must enter a valid password for that email address." Something's not right....
 
Kelly Cupples sells that size for $3.95 a pound (13"). If you order $25 worth of steel he doesnt charge for shipping. He doesnt have a ton of different alloys or sizes but has very good prices for what he does have. His email is [font=arial,geneva]octihunter@charter.net

You can email him for a current price list but here is the latest one I recieved from him:

[/font] [font=arial,geneva] Current Steel in stock as of 3-28-05[/font]

[font=arial,geneva][font=arial,geneva]1084 ( Approx) per #[/font]
[/font]
[font=arial,geneva] [/font]
[font=arial,geneva] 1/8 x 1 1/4......( 23" in a lb ) ..........................................2.85[/font]
[font=arial,geneva] 1/4 x 1.............( 14" in a lb )...........................................2.85[/font]

[font=arial,geneva]1080[/font]
[font=arial,geneva] 1/8 x 1 1/2......( 19" in a lb )........................................... 2.45[/font]
[font=arial,geneva] 3/16 x 1..........( 19" in a lb )............................................2.35[/font]
[font=arial,geneva] 3/16 x 1 1/2....( 13" in a lb )........................................... 2.65[/font]

[font=arial,geneva]1065[/font]
[font=arial,geneva] 1/4 x 1..............( 14" in a lb )...........................................2.20[/font]
[font=arial,geneva] 1/4 x 1 1/4........( 12" in a lb )...........................................2.10[/font]
[font=arial,geneva] 1/4 x 1 1/2........( 10" in a lb )...........................................2.00[/font]

[font=arial,geneva]1095[/font]
[font=arial,geneva] 3/16 x 1 1/2.......( 13" in a lb )..........................................3.95 [/font]

[font=arial,geneva]52100[/font]
[font=arial,geneva] None at this time..........................................................[/font]

[font=arial,geneva] 5160
1/4 x 1 1/4........( 12" in a lb )..........................................2.25

[/font]
[font=arial,geneva]O-1 Precision Ground[/font]
[font=arial,geneva] 5/16 x 1 1/2 x 15........( 2 lbs )......................................7.00 Ea.[/font]
[font=arial,geneva] 5/16 x 2 1/2 x 36........( 8 lbs )....................................25.00 Ea.[/font]
[font=arial,geneva] 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 36.......( 20 lbs )...................................60.00 Ea.[/font]
[font=arial,geneva]15n20[/font]
[font=arial,geneva] .070,.085,or .095 ....................................3.25[/font]
[font=arial,geneva] will shear to this range 1 x 4 up to 8 x 48[/font]
[font=arial,geneva] (.070 x 1 x 48 = 1 lb), (.085 x 1 x 43 = 1 lb), (.095 x 1 x 38 = 1 lb) [/font]


[font=arial,geneva] Monel Nickel 200 ....... .010 x 1 5/8 & .015 x 3 15/16..... 21.00 lb[/font]

[font=arial,geneva]1084 Powder......................................................3.25[/font]

[font=arial,geneva]4600E Powder....................................................3.25[/font]
[font=arial,geneva] 2% Nickel & Iron .006 Carbon[/font]

[font=arial,geneva] To bring the Carbon up in the 4600E to approx 1% add 1 1/8 oz. Graphite to 8 pounds of powder and use 4 oz. of WD-40 or equivilent for binder. [/font]

[font=arial,geneva]Anhydrous Borax ...............................................2.50[/font]

[font=arial,geneva] Orders 25.00 and up shipping included UPS ground[/font]
[font=arial,geneva]within the continental US. Thanks for your time and Happy Forging KCC[/font]
[font=arial,geneva] If it's more convenient 509-728-0057 [/font]
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