Mr. Mark, thanks your post. I was expecting your statement to this important topic.
The forging steel bar stock for knife making is now offered by Amazon also.
E.g. 1080 steel, made in US:
https://www.amazon.com/Forging-Steel-Bar...75DXTKZMQE
I have access to Swedish martensitic stainless steel Sandvik 12C27. Do you think it is suitable steel for home forge experimenting?
Jan
The forging steel bar stock for knife making is now offered by Amazon also.
E.g. 1080 steel, made in US:
https://www.amazon.com/Forging-Steel-Bar...75DXTKZMQE
I have access to Swedish martensitic stainless steel Sandvik 12C27. Do you think it is suitable steel for home forge experimenting?
Jan

