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JT.
I found it on ebay from pacific machinery and tool steel. They have O1 and A2 in 25lb bundles for $25 plus shipping. here is their link and you can look at their ebay sales http://www.pmtsco.com/ I would keep it if you can. You will find a use for it eventually. if you have 1/4 inch A2 use it for stock removal. Use the thicker material for you fixtures and Anvil top. If you want to try to forge some of the A2 go for it, i was just relaying my own experience with it. I have made several knives out of both A2 and D2 and they are very serviceable. Would I use it now or forge with it? NO. I stick with carbon steel, I even hate to use SS for fixtures but will at a customers request. JMOHO..
Chuck
I found it on ebay from pacific machinery and tool steel. They have O1 and A2 in 25lb bundles for $25 plus shipping. here is their link and you can look at their ebay sales http://www.pmtsco.com/ I would keep it if you can. You will find a use for it eventually. if you have 1/4 inch A2 use it for stock removal. Use the thicker material for you fixtures and Anvil top. If you want to try to forge some of the A2 go for it, i was just relaying my own experience with it. I have made several knives out of both A2 and D2 and they are very serviceable. Would I use it now or forge with it? NO. I stick with carbon steel, I even hate to use SS for fixtures but will at a customers request. JMOHO..
Chuck