medieval Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I recently obtained some blanks of steel of various sizes. Etched on the surface is: The Ohio Knife Company. Portland, Oregon. 83-2454-03. #4 H. S. S. knives. I don't usually use the stock removal method for making my knives. I am wondering how well this steel forges, and what heat treatment would be best. Any info would be appreciated. I have attached a picture of my latest knife made from 5160 alloy steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 If the HSS is for high speed steel then I would not advise trying to forge or heat treat it by blacksmith methods. Can you contact the company and ask them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Are these machine blades? Ohio Knife Co seems to be a now defunct tool and machine maker from what I have found on Google. I could be very wrong, 10 minutes of Google does not make an expert. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I recently obtained some blanks of steel of various sizes. Etched on the surface is: The Ohio Knife Company. Portland, Oregon. 83-2454-03. #4 H. S. S. knives. I don't usually use the stock removal method for making my knives. I am wondering how well this steel forges, and what heat treatment would be best. Any info would be appreciated. I have attached a picture of my latest knife made from 5160 alloy steel. These may be steel blades for machinery used for cutting paper etc also for wood cutting machinery I have one which is approx 18" long by 1" wide and 7/32" thick, and use it as a straight edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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