rdnkfireman2001 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hey guys new to this , and i intend on getting started making knives . I have spoken whith a guy that is a knife maker . He suggested for my first knife build i use 1095 , and i was wondering if anyone knew if i could find it locally . I live just outside san antonio , if anyone knows of a place to get it in or around san antonio ,tx i would appreciate it . Otherwise i will just order it online , but im itching to get started so if i can get it without waiting for it to get shipped that would be great .thanks in advance Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 All of the knifemakers supply places I know of will ship to your house. They sell small quantitiies to folks like you and me and have the right stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnewberry Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Jantz http://www.knifemaking.com/Default.asp New Jersey Steel Baron http://stores.njsteelbaron.com/StoreFront.bok If you are going to do your own heat treat, try 1070, 1075 0r 1084 first. These are easier to heat treat than 1095 which can sometimes be alloyed such that you have a very short window to get the steel quenched. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marekz Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Aldo Bruno from new jersey steel baron( as mentioned above) is a great source. I would suggest some 1084 steel to start with- a bit easier on the heat treating and a wonderful steel.-Marekz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYBOY Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Aldo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwisatz Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 You also may want to try being a “Scrapper” I like re-purposing metal. Rebar, Lawnmower Blades, Leaf Springs from cars, Railroad Spikes, & Metal Cable. For Cable, its the thick kind used for outdoor poles and construction. Google “Cable Damascus” and “Cable Pattern Welded”. I can get all of those things in bulk so I have plenty to use and make mistakes with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSideForge Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 its all about the NJ Steel Baron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I live in San Antonio, though I'm about to move to the county outside of Floresville. Around here, the only steel supplier I know of that carries anything other than mild steel is Westbrook Metals. The highest carbon alloy they carry is 4140, though. Good for axes and tooling (I made my power hammer dies out of it), but not a good knife steel. You'll need to order online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin1050 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Aldo is the man! Great steel with great customer service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34557564 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I've used Aldo (New Jersey Steel Baron) and he is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 they are out of stock of the 1084, they told me they will be getting some more soon, i forget when..thinking of just getting the 1075 instead... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Aldo has his 1084 steel back, ordered my first stick... Can't wait till it gets here, I can stop playing with unknown coil spring steel. It works for learning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arqueroalpha Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Aldo is the best option great steels great price. If you live in san Antonio you are near of http://www.texasknife.com/vcom/index.php maybe you can go and look it for your self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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