[TheForge] Steel Sources for Weapons

Wed Feb 5 12:06:00 2003

I appreciate the suggestions of using 5160, 1085, and 1095 but I was
looking for something more along the lines of me being able to go out to
the junk yards or the tracks and find. My metallurgical knowledge is
very small so translating those numbers into items is impossible for me.
If I remember right they represent the grade of steel and the amount of
carbon in it? Was hoping someone could give me some everyday items that
could be used. Again this is just for learning purposed at this point.
Thanks again.

Chad 
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From: "Chad" <[email protected]>
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Subject: [TheForge] Steel Sources for Weapons

> I was wondering what a good source is for sword making. I know you can
> (and I have) make knives from railroad spikes and car springs, but
what
> is good for sword making? Please keep in mind that I have only made 3
> knifes and have never attempted a sword before so I'm looking for an
> inexpensive source as I won't be selling anything anytime soon. Thanks
> in advance.
> 
> Chad
> 

5160 (OCS) ?

Pretty reasonable and might be available at auto spring shops as stock.
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