The1RadFox

Okay, I'm going to collect them up and take a canister Damascus class from a nearby Blacksmith. Just wish I knew a Blacksmith in Denver and not over an hour away from where I live.

Thank you all for your imput. When (if) I end up making the knife I'll post pictures.

I have two vehicles with engine rebuilds and the lifters on one of them got replaced. Yes, I am a new to forging, so I thought I'd ask before attempting to save them for a project.  Below is the information for the 12 engine lifters I am talking about out of a 2016 Chevy Suburban 5.6L V8 engine. Any more thoughts?

Thanks for all the responses so far.

4 hours ago, swedefiddle said:

Good Morning Rad,

Welcome, If you put your locale in your Avatar, someone near you may be able to help you.

Hydraulic Lifters or Solid Lifters. Anything is possible, but it is not practical. Way more gooder material to get, easier using and way more better for Heat Treating. Why dive into the deep end, when you don't know how to swim? Sounds like you have been watching FF.

Neil

Might be something way more "gooder", but I am thinking more about the pattern they would create. They are made of steel, although I do not know what type of steel.

Is it possible to use engine lifters in knife forging? Maybe using for Canister Damascus. Thoughts?