Damascus Mike Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 The other day i got given a pice of something called biziloid and id like to know if it would be good for making knives if not what can i use it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) G'Day Mike I was just browsing the forum when I came across your post, I was asked by someone if I'd like some too. It is spelt bisalloy and from what I can gather it is some sort of hardened steel. I cant tell you much more. Cheers Ian Ross Edited April 2, 2009 by steve sells corrected Bisalloy spelling, easier to reseatch when ya know what its called Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack hollingsworth Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) its used alot in heavy earthmoving and minning machinery, for all the high wear areas that take alot of abuse.. very very hard to mark properly with a centre punch and good for making drill bits blunt, it doesnt cut as well as mild steel with and oxy/acetylene torch either.. Im not sure how it would go for a blade though, thats why i browse this site If its useful for knife making, im going to kick myself, ive seen alot of it thrown in the scrap at a place i worked at. Edit: Just found this, http://www.bisalloy.com.au/files/Techman/Range%20of%20Grades.pdf Edited April 2, 2009 by jack hollingsworth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Abrasion resisitant stuff usually doesn't make the best of knives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Sorry about the spelling Steve, some people spell it with an s and some with a z, you'll find references either way.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damascus Mike Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 thanx guys, i was wondering if it would be a good idea to weld it to the top of my rail road anvil so it has a harder surface? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 thanx guys, i was wondering if it would be a good idea to weld it to the top of my rail road anvil so it has a harder surface? ive heard of people useing it like that should work if its the stuff ive heard about ... its real tough and wear resistant ....good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damascus Mike Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 kwl man thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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