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Offline arrowflipper

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Old Sawmill Blade for Knives
« on: November 21, 2010, 09:10:00 PM »
I've had my eye looking for one of these for years.And the other day i was given a 56in blade from an old mill.I've never tryed a piece of one for a knife.I know some of you use these old blades,are they good for a knife?This one is very old.Its not rusted up at all.The fellow that gave it to me,always kept grease rubbed on.it.I have no idea what kind of steel it is.Thank You!

Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Old Sawmill Blade for Knives
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2010, 10:13:00 PM »
Probably L-6 steel, if so very good knife steel!
You could use an angle grinder to cut blanks, anneal then layout and profile.  A quick test would be to take a piece and heat to non magnitic, quench in water then let the edge hang over the anvil edge or the vice and tap it with a hammer, if it snaps easly it's high carbon steel.  Also look at the grain it should be silky smooth.

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Re: Old Sawmill Blade for Knives
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2010, 05:02:00 PM »
Steve i thank you.Think i'll give it a try.I'll let ya know how it works out.

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Re: Old Sawmill Blade for Knives
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2010, 05:40:00 PM »
How thick is it?<><
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Re: Old Sawmill Blade for Knives
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2010, 06:29:00 PM »
Frank its a tad over 1/8 in.

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Re: Old Sawmill Blade for Knives
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2010, 06:31:00 PM »
yeah thats gonna be great steel. <><
The Church of God is an anvil that has worn out many hammers.

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Re: Old Sawmill Blade for Knives
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2010, 06:57:00 PM »
Stic thanks buddy!

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