What kind of store/shop will have 5160 steel?

[VA Hunter]

Howdy,
I read that you can get 5160 steel from a spring and axle shop but I don't know if there are any in my area. What kind of stores or shops would have 5160 steel? My dad works at a machine shop but they don't use steel with that high of a carbon content. I plan on making knives with it. I would prefer dont to have anything shipped because of the weight. Thanks,

Buddy Stippich

[Val]

Anza Knives make their high carbon steel knives from files. I don't know what kind of steel it is but they are sure good knives'

[JJW]

Val,
Try a gunk yard,
you can sometimes even get broken leaf springs free.
Worn-out files work.
Some machine hacksaw blades work [bi-metal blades won't].
I've seen some nice knives made out of farm drag teeth too.

We just made a propane forge furnace with my nephew.
Bought a "Harbor Freight" 110lb anvil [thank goodness for free shipping].

Ear plugs and/or ear muffs are a must.

Good Luck, http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/snowflakes_fallin_blackonwhite_ani.gif
JJW
John

[Grey Taylor]

Check with the purchasing person at your Dad&#39;s shop to see where they get their materials. It&#39;s probably not too far away due to the shipping expense that you mentioned. That shop may have what you&#39;re looking for or can get it for you.

Here in my area there is a company that sells metal in various recipes and shapes. I&#39;ve purchased a couple steel plates for a swinging gong target from them. If I&#39;m not picky about shape or composition, the metal is pretty cheap.

Guy

[Maryland Archer]

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