A buddy of mine who works in a welding/machine shop gave me 2 small pcs of tool steel like the one in the picture that I want to use to make some kitchen knives.
My problem is how to handle these small pieces before they're drawed to a workable length that can be handled with tongs.
The easy solution that I could come up with was getting some flat bar or rod welded to them for handles.
But what about annealing, if I get the handles welded on after it is annealed will the electic welding ruin the annealling process,
or if I get them welded on before will the heat from annealing weaken the welded joints?
Anybody have any ideas to throw at me!