neocryptica

Indeed you are correct sir. They provided me with a data sheet with most all the info I needed. Is there an issue with suitability that I am missing?

Sorry to resurrect a dead thread, but I have some CRU-WEAR on order and would like to hear some experiences / tips and tricks others may have in working it. Primarily I would like to know any limitations on elasticity that might make it unsuitable for longer length knives or swords. I know that there is a high degree of red hardness, I will be redesigning a more effecient propane forge prior to first heat so that I can make sure I get an even temperature and soak during the stress relieving and forging processes. Would using my forging press help or hinder? Recommended abrassive belt medium for working with it? Would my water stones even touch it after hardening / tempering process? Seeing as how it is costing me an arm and a leg for a single plate cut bar, I am going to practice on a cheaper air hardening steel such as A-2 first (been a while since I've worked with non-oil / water quenching steels). My ol standby these past few years is 5160 & 1095, but I love a good challenge and have located a good distributor contact for this. Thanks in advance for any assistance given.