Never look a gift horse in the mouth......did I quote that correctly? There may be better places to gather and exchange info and knowledge.....I haven't found one better than IFI. The plethora of knowledge and resources are endless.....my work and improvement are true testament of what can be achieved......your call my friend. Cheers Darren
If you combine 1045 and 1080 in equal parts and forge weld this will yield approx. 1060 overall and give toughness and some decent edge retention. I am assuming of course you can forge weld.
I have been using an A16 belt(1200grit) then hand sanding with 1200 paper wet with oil. Then buffing wheel and hand polish with Mothers Mag polish. I can get pretty near mirror with this method. I hope this helps a bit!
Cheers, Darren
I can't remember breakfast.....21 I think, then twisted. If you would have asked me 3 months ago I could probably answer with some certainty...Thanks for looking and the compliments.
Most certainly not the proper material for a blade. I wouldn't strike anything with a sword made from rebar. Rebar has a purpose.....and it's not blades. Use caution.