Steve Sells

hardness/sharpness is almost the same for 1070 and up, it is carbides and abrasion resistance that increase with higher carbon. There is much more to changing steel performance than carbon content, that is why basic metallurgy is a 4 year college degree not just a weekend course Of course it wont hurt you to try to carborize the 1095

Chrome or cadmium plating works well also

Why? what do you expect to gain?

didn't any of the more than 2000 posts in the finishes for metal section help?

Over there at the bolt store I am sure. In case you had not thought about it, the world is a large place, and there is more than one vise maker as well, It is like asking what tire does my car need

Do you know what you are talking about, we sure dont

All steel is a carbon steel Steel is by definition an alloy of carbon and iron have you researched Tungsten Carbide tips?

making a statement like you did about the fibers not being a real issue is very irresponsible

poster hasnt returned since making this post :(

How does any UV light come from it? it is IR that we are trying to stop here

Since this is about presses, I will relocate it, because we actually have an entire section devoted to presses

good looking pattern, very even distribution

Psssst......... O1 is a chrome containing steel that also can air harden when working, not a good choice for a new smith

There are Chinese markets that sell them, You didnt say where in the 160 countries that call IFI Home you aee located, so its hard to offer any suggestions

sales posts in tailgating only stay online for about 30 days, we dont spam the membership with old sales posts so we remove them after they expire