A stock removal blade

[D.Ellis]

Here's one of the very few stock removal, full tangs I make these days. CPM D2, 3 inch blade, micarta handle. Horizontal sheath with ostrich inlay. Made for a trade with fine gentleman on this forum.
 
Darcy

[4est trekker]

I really, really like the whole package, Darcy.  That's my favorite sizes and shapes, including the lanyard and thinner scales.

[tomsm44]

Just curious, what is the reason for using stock removal on this blade?

[D.Ellis]

Actually I use stock removal(after forging) on all my blades. But this steel type does not lend itself to forging and so it is a classic case of taking a steel bar and grinding away everything until it looks like the blade you had in mind.   :D  
I seldom use these types of steel, as it is not what I prefer to do, and I am not set up to heat treat them myself. But once in a while I turn one out just to try and make someone smile.
Darcy  

[tomsm44]

Thanks Darcy.  I'm still trying to get some forging equipment set up so that I can start.  Haven't really gotten in to many types of steel yet, mainly 1095 and 1084.  Hopefully will be able to start forging sometime this year.

[WESTBROOK]

Never heard it called CPM D2, is this different than regular D2 tool steel?

Eric

[D.Ellis]

Originally posted by WESTBROOK:
Never heard it called CPM D2, is this different than regular D2 tool steel?

Eric

It is the Crucible powder version..........basically the same as the old D2 but with a smaller grain structure to improve toughness and machinability.
Darcy