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Title: Junk Yard steel question?
Post by: Bobby Urban on May 20, 2011, 12:09:00 PM

I know without a true analysis it is a mystery at best but can anyone tell me a "most likely" source of 10xx steel found in a scrap yard?  

I have access to a lot of 5160(likely) in old coil springs but want to try some 10xx and have not gotten aroung to buying any.  

Thanks

Title: Re: Junk Yard steel question?
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on May 20, 2011, 09:03:00 PM

Buy some old nicholson or Simmonds files.  They are 1095 per the manufacturers information.

Title: Re: Junk Yard steel question?
Post by: 4est trekker on May 21, 2011, 07:26:00 AM

Hey, Bobby. Perhaps this chart will help. It's not all correct and sometimes a little vague.  But is should provide a little direction.

  (http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/ScrapSteelChart.jpg)

Title: Re: Junk Yard steel question?
Post by: Bobby Urban on May 21, 2011, 07:50:00 AM

Thanks Clay and Curt - that chart is exactly what I was looking for.  On that note - I am planning to order a big lot of known steel and just have a large stash that will last me years and keep my HT consistant.  Just looking into where I want to order it from.  

Bob

Title: Re: Junk Yard steel question?
Post by: jaymoon on May 22, 2011, 08:33:00 AM

Bobby, try Aldo over at blade forum. Has good stuff and he will take care of you. Moon.