Well im not a beginner but i dont know alot about D2 and the reason i suggested making filet knives from these is because there really flexable and before its said that these may not be D2 i assure you they are 100% positive
Well me being who i am im gonna try to forge weld it and will do so till i figure it out lol and i dont know of any other way to heat or heat treat other than my own setup