Houjous Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 Is there a decent place I can learn these details? I don't necessarily need to know exact information but a good overview would be super helpful. I know a little about carbon steel that in the 10xx number line xx is the carbon identity per .01. But I dont know the other elements and why they are good or bad. and i'll also reiterate i know this will not make me a better blacksmith, i just like knowing things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Most good books on bladesmithing have a chapter covering the alloys generally used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazer Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 If you go back to the wiki page you posted a while back and explore some of the links embedded in the webpage you will find the information you're looking for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Okay I don't remember 20 days ago, I'd have to think about what I had for breakfast if I didn't have the same thing most mornings. I'll save everybody from talking about the dents in my head but I have an excuse. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickb Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Making a hammer is a poor choice for a beginning blacksmith, much too difficult. better to with simpler jobs. You could do an internet search for "blacksmith projects for beginners" to find easier projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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