04-10-2017, 06:06 PM
Let me clarify my overkill statement, I would rather make a knife out of the higher grade steels 
I did want to use something with some carbon in it, in order to harden the blade edge.
The trouble with this type of hoe is that they are usually made out of soft steel, and dull easily.
But, this type of hoe isn't for diggin, it is just drug an inch or so below the soil to slice off small weeds.
I end up sharpening mine a dozen times a season, and figured a nice hard edge would maybe cut that down to once or twice a season.
One thought was an old used up firearm barrel. The older ones are 4140/4150, which might work pretty well.
I did want to use something with some carbon in it, in order to harden the blade edge.
The trouble with this type of hoe is that they are usually made out of soft steel, and dull easily.
But, this type of hoe isn't for diggin, it is just drug an inch or so below the soil to slice off small weeds.
I end up sharpening mine a dozen times a season, and figured a nice hard edge would maybe cut that down to once or twice a season.
One thought was an old used up firearm barrel. The older ones are 4140/4150, which might work pretty well.