Robert Yates

thoese are very nice

rick thank you for the input , i agree with the blend the 50crv4 is used for mersadies leaf springs normaly . i am not set on using the nickel just thought it would add contrast .

I am a DV, Army service 1988 to 2009 ,while I did want to let the folks here know that I did not want folks simply agreeing to help due to that . I have Nuro issues that keeps me from being able to forge any more of my own blades . the concept of the blend is something i was working on for a blade . Yes the nickel would not temper of harden well by its own I know that the 50 crv 4 is a High end Spring steel yet may be inferior to others I was looking to achieve a 5 steel blend for a knife that would look Wicked and be usable in the field . Why 5 I dont know if it has ever been done . I am looking for help to finish ground and HT'ed? 30 pieces / blades in my pattern these would be for me to finish out with grips 1911 type . I am open to changing my blend of steels but would like attempt to keep it at a high end of steels for function, durability, cutting edge , as well as retention of edge . Sam

Yes I do follow you ! I am wanting some one to do a 30 Blade Finish product for me as I am no longer able to do much forging for my self . I am now disabled and can not do so . although I am a Military Vet I seek no special treatment just some one to work with me to produce my blade so I can finish them out .if any one can help me out let me know please ! Sam

I agree I have welded for years over 27 to be exact if a machine shuts down due to breaker and not the machine look at the extention cord first an 6 or 8 level should be first and a 60 Min 100 max amp is plenty I have a 20 ft cord @ a # 8 cord and it supplys a Miller 250 Sin wave with TIG attachment , on a 60 amp breaker . I have never had an issue . I weld everything from sheet metal to one inch steel . Sam

I am working on a Blade composition with these metals and having som issues for forging and tempering . can some one help me out a bit . please Steel Combination for the Patten of Damascus: Material = Pure Nickel, L6 Steel ,203E, 52100 (high-carbon chromium alloy steel), 50crv4 (Spring Steel), **Note**I would like to Discuss the Blend of steels used for the Best Options available. even considered adding ... 304ss Sam