shocker 4 Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 May I recommend old files as a source of good barstock for knife making? Myself and others have been doing this for quite a while - going round second hand shops and stalls at shows, picking up old files for as little as 10p each (usually 50p-ish). The files can then be annealed to soften the HSS (or similar!) for working, a propane torch will usually be enough. Just make sure it cools slowly, one friend pushes the metal into a pile of sand, another shoves the hot bar into the earth. Then its cardboard template, grinder and so on, Harden the blade by heating and quenching, then hilt and polish. Simples. Well, not really, but straightforward, and very rewarding. Theres lots of info and advice out there, Instructables, YouTube etc...theres some great stuff by some russian guys. If anyone is really interested and doesnt for some reason find what they need I could maybe be persuaded to post some links. Grumble, moan etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt G 0 Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 G On 02/05/2017 at 12:58, GruffaloGriff said: If you want a raw ground bit of stock GFS is good. https://www.groundflatstock.com/ You can also find GFS on fleabay. Griff Is anyone else having trouble getting delivery through of the more specialist grades? Apparently it is due to Brexit which makes sense. I've managed to get some supply from https://sheffieldgaugeplate.co.uk/ but even that was one week delivery. No wonder amazon does so well lol! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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