woodwalker Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Today I broke a BLUE ANGEL throwing knife when I threw it and it hit another of the same knives. My question is: can I forge weld this back together? It is made of A-1088 stainless, and apparently was handcrafted in China. My dad (a tool and die maker) said that it appears to have been heat-treated incorrectly (not far off from my guess of a stress point) and he also said that I wouldnt be able to weld it back. It all comes down to it not doing any good broken, and one never knows if I might get lucky. (also, if you are curious about the stupid rainbow finish, I got a set of 12 plus a knife roll for 40 bucks. beggers cant be choosers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Unless you are an experienced smith at forge welding the answer is likely no. However if yoiu have a friend that tig welds that may be a way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 What Rich said, tig and reheat treat and go for tough over hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbillysmith Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 If it's stainless, it can be TIG welded. But you would want to bevel bothe sides of both member pieces to get as deep of penetration as you can so it doesn't happen again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodwalker Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 ok, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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