What kind of steel is that?

[Que]

If you are like me, I didn't understand the various types of steel used for making knives, so I looked it up and came across this resource:

The Knife Steel FAQ by Joe Talmadge Custom Knives at Knife Art

I hope you find it useful.

 

[tyler34]

pretty decent descriptions but missing a crap ton of steel on the list.

 

[rockhopper46038]

For you total engineering geeks (like me) this is a great reference site for data:
eFunda: The Ultimate Online Reference for Engineers

 

[tyler34]

what kind of steel are you looking for que? or what characteristics are you looking for in a steel?

 

[Que]

I'm not looking for anything specific, but I just wanted to know more about what is said in various threads about steel quality. I know the link doesn't provide an exhaustive list of all steels, but it is a good start.

 

[grunt soldier]

QUE don't you turn into a steel snob like tyler

ps i still don't know how to do the purple txt but the above should be read like it was typed in purple

 

[paddling_man]

You gots questions, ask. We gots answers.





Even if we do make 'em up from time to time.

 

[cubby]

You gots questions, ask. We gots answers.





Even if we do make 'em up from time to time.

LMFAO!

 

[tyler34]

QUE don't you turn into a steel snob like tyler

ps i still don't know how to do the purple txt but the above should be read like it was typed in purple

it's a point of pride. took forever to find it all out.

 

[paddling_man]

The pivot screw came out of my Chris Reeve Sebbie last night when sharpening it.

I've got to scour the mancave tonight or call 'em and beg another.

 

[cubby]

The pivot screw came out of my Chris Reeve Sebbie last night when sharpening it.

I've got to scour the mancave tonight or call 'em and beg another.

holy knife rookie!

i always disassemble things inside a plastic bag. except for the times when i DON'T disassemble them inside a plactic bag and lose things.......



and i bet i have $100 of pins, screws, pivots, and the like on the floor of my shop. all from projects i was behind on, or in a hurry for, or didn't have anymore parts for. they are there.... i just don't know where!!!

 

[tyler34]

holy knife rookie!

i always disassemble things inside a plastic bag. except for the times when i DON'T disassemble them inside a plactic bag and lose things.......



and i bet i have $100 of pins, screws, pivots, and the like on the floor of my shop. all from projects i was behind on, or in a hurry for, or didn't have anymore parts for. they are there.... i just don't know where!!!

you wouldn't think you would be able to lose something in 1 square foot of floor but I've done it more than enough times not to know better.

 

[6birds]

The pivot screw came out of my Chris Reeve Sebbie last night when sharpening it.

I've got to scour the mancave tonight or call 'em and beg another.

It's not a successful rebuild unless you have left-over parts. If you do this task monthly, eventually, you will have two knives (I'm slowly doing this with a large diesel truck, it's not going so well).

 

[paddling_man]