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.

The product was excellent for building my knife. The problem is the order was incomplete, still waiting for my other set of steel . I ordered two only one set came in. Still waiting

Just as described

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

the metal bends easily..cant do much but maybe make kitchen knives...never again..

As advertised. Good product, made good knives. No defects in my order, very satisfied, will buy again. Would recommend to others.

All 4 pieces of steel in my pack were crooked as a dogs hind leg. I have spent so much time trying to square them up. I dont fully understand the process of getting the flat bars ready for sale, but i know that I expect flat steel. Quality control should be a priority for a product that has american flags stamped all over it. Bring back the quality please!

I love these guys good prices and good steel. Definitely 5 ⭐

Appears to be solid steel. Dont expect the stamp on them though. Mine came with a third of the stamp on one piece, but that was no problem as it at the knife tip or the tang. So it would be forged out anyway, Thankfully its only on one piece so cleaning it off for a forge weld will not be a problem

I use stock removal method to make knives, It grinds well, no issues with heat treat, Overall good product