Alexander Zimmer

Thank you very much! I've made several blades and have stayed away from "mystery steel". Right now I'm using 1084 and 1075 for the simple fact that it's within my heat treatment capabilities. I have only ever done stick removal so far with 1/8th bar stock, however I will take your advice to heart with using thicker stock when I transition to forging.

Greetings! As the title says I'm located out of the Idaho Falls, Rigby area. As a newbie in the blacksmithing arena I am always looking for advise and pointers. My area of interest is knives, and I have started to assemble the tools needed. I have a modified craftsman 2x42 that I converted into a 2x72 belt sander, and am in the process of finishing my propane forge. If anyone is in the Idaho region I would love to hear from other makers and swap ideas etc.