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.
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Darcy
I really, really like the whole package, Darcy. That's my favorite sizes and shapes, including the lanyard and thinner scales.
Just curious, what is the reason for using stock removal on this blade?
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 :)
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.
Never heard it called CPM D2, is this different than regular D2 tool steel?
Eric
QuoteOriginally 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 :)