Patriot Steel - 1095 High Carbon Knife Making & Forging Steel 12x1.5x.125 (Four Pack)

Before getting into the steel, let me quickly provide some background. My kiln is an electric Evenheat with digital controls for precise temperatures. I have made many knives over the years and am very familiar with 1095. The first bar worked perfectly, producing several kiridashi knives that hold an edge very well. The second was a mess, resulting in uneven hardness despite being used for the same type of knife and heat treated/tempered the same way. Given the amount of effort involved in making a blade, it isnt worth it to run the risk with the remaining steel.

Nice

Will make great knives

Good product, second time ordering but only received 2 of the 4 pieces of steel in this second order. Not sure how I can get the rest sent?

Nathan, the owner of this company is a class act and he knows his product inside and out. I would definitely recommend Patriot Steel as it is most certainly a superior product to Mr. Volcano steel.

good quality, nothing exciting. within a fraction of an inch in specs as listed, not enough variation to comment on. good for a blacksmith knife maker or stock removal knife maker (Ive used these as both)

Behaved exactly as it should. Hardened up beautifully.

Looking forward to making a knife or two, with grandson.

Good steel for beginners

Makes fantastic knives and good quality. I will buy again and continue to use.