Junk Yard steel question?

[Bobby Urban]

I know without a true analysis it is a mystery at best but can anyone tell me a "most likely" source of 10xx steel found in a scrap yard?  

I have access to a lot of 5160(likely) in old coil springs but want to try some 10xx and have not gotten aroung to buying any.  

Thanks

[Ragnarok Forge]

Buy some old nicholson or Simmonds files.  They are 1095 per the manufacturers information.

[4est trekker]

Hey, Bobby. Perhaps this chart will help. It's not all correct and sometimes a little vague.  But is should provide a little direction.

 

[Bobby Urban]

Thanks Clay and Curt - that chart is exactly what I was looking for.  On that note - I am planning to order a big lot of known steel and just have a large stash that will last me years and keep my HT consistant.  Just looking into where I want to order it from.  

Bob

[jaymoon]

Bobby, try Aldo over at blade forum. Has good stuff and he will take care of you. Moon.