Mud King

2 hours ago, Irondragon ForgeClay Works said:

Welcome from the Ozark mountains.

First question is why would you want to do that? As I understand S7 is air hardening and 4140 is oil hardening. The question comes up how would the billet be heat treated? I'm sure some of the members who have a lot more experience with those two steels will chime in. In the mean time this is a good read.

https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/50270-heated-steel-debate/

 

Thank you for the information! The reason I asked is because I have it handy and figured I would give it a shot. I was unaware of the two's different techniques of hardening. I was just looking to try something I couldn't find any information on. My grandfather was a black Smith/ heavy equipment mechanic but passed before I could learn any smithing from him. But knowing this new information I believe I will go a different route. I'm basically wanting to make kitchen knives for friends and family that are extremely durable and keep an edge longer that the junk you basically get from stores without going in to dept for. That and I'm tired of everyone constantly bringing their knives to me to be sharpened all the time lol.

Hello all I have a question can you forge weld S7 and 4140 together to make Damascus? If so what steps would you take to achieve an excellent weld?