Local Source for Steel?

[jdaige33]

Hey guys i am just getting in to making knives and im looking for a local place to buy steel for knives. I live in lafayette by the way. Anyone know of anything besides using old files? Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[ulshop]

Haven't found anything local, order online. I get 5160 from McMaster and everything else (O1, D2, S35-VN) from New Jersey Steel Baron. Shipping can suck, but I order a few pieces at a time.

 

[rasputin]

Aldo the NJ steel baron is who I used for my 5160. His stuff is top quality and is highly touted on the knife forums. I haven't found anything localy either.

 

[cbr900son]

I got a few bars if your just looking for a peice or two to mess around with. Let me know.

 

[jdaige33]

Thanks for the offer, pm sent.

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[03protege]

If they have what you are looking for onlinemetals.com has some of the better internet prices. That said it was WAY more expensive than buying it local, or at least for mild steel.

 

[LAANG21B]

Rasputin im from plaquemine also...wouldnt mind checking out your work...

 

[rasputin]

Rasputin im from plaquemine also...wouldnt mind checking out your work...

Lol, My work has been a couple of failed attempts so far, both of which have ended up in my"fail box". I'm a rank novice at best. PM inbound...

 

[AustinBR]

Thanks for the offer, pm sent.

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I sent him a PM reminding him to empty his inbox.

 

[cbr900son]

Thanks for the offer, pm sent.

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Sorry about that! Fixed now. Been super busy at work with new position and didnt even notice it was full!

 

[xobelkcat]

Looking on youtube, there seems to be a lot of guys making knives from old car/truck leaf springs.

I'm working on making a couple out of an old lawnmower blade!

Big industrial circular saw blades seem to be popular as well.