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Old Black Diamond files +5160 ??
This is a discussion on Old Black Diamond files +5160 ?? within the Knives in General forums, part of the Bladesmithing category; I came across some old black diamonds(1.2 C%) at the flea market today. Bought two for .50 cents Im thinking ...
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05-25-2008, 06:27 PM
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 Old Black Diamond files +5160 ??
I came across some old black diamonds(1.2 C%) at the flea market today. Bought two for .50 cents  Im thinking of sandwiching some in a billit with 5160 for some knife stock. Anyone tried this? What do you think??
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05-25-2008, 08:25 PM
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The files will be great. BUT 5160 is very hard to forge weld, to anything. I have so much trouble with it, that even after 15 years of welding, I wont use it unless I have to, and since I call the shots in my forge. I dont have to very often.  It is your call, but I suggest another material to mix with the files.
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05-26-2008, 06:56 AM
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If you are going to try for some pattern welded find some old band saw blades or L6 or 15N20.
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