Knife Blade Steels

[leatherjo]

I'm new to this forum, but I certainly have enjoyed reading the exchanges. By way of giving back to the group, I am posting the URL for a website I found on knife blades. I came across it when I was trying to compare two knives. The article may contain more information than you want or need, but I found it helpful.

http://www.knifesupp...ade_steels.html

[Nuttish]

I'm testing out some paring knives I made out of D2 and CPM S30V. Is anyone else here making their own tools?

[Sanch]

Its been a long time that I've posted here! I have made a few or I should say a lot of my own tools and since the last time I posted I have taken another bad habit/hobby knife making its funny how one hobby led me to another and they tie so well together...I use 5160 spring steel, and have made a couple of head knives out of what I am pretty sure is L6 saw mill end cut blades if they aren't L6 then my money is on 15N20...they have heat treated and tempered very nicely and hold a razor edge...12-14oz saddle skirting is like soft butter to my most used one!