Are there some "standard" sizes of flat stock that some of you commonly use that I could list in the "Knife Makers" section of www.onlinesupply.ca? We currently have available: O-1, A-2 and Low Carbon Ground Flat Stock.
I would think the most common sizes would be 1.5 and 2 inches wide, in the thicknesses of 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4. Those are the sizes i usually use, but i have never tried O1 or A2. I usually use 1084 or CPM154, but occasionally W2 and 5160
I use 1/8" for the most part but 3/16" is popular and 1/4" is nice to forge. I'm a fan of 5160, 1095 and O1 for carbon steel and 154CM or ATS34 for stainless. I recently was staying to source 1/16" and 3/32" carbon steel for ulu making and had a hell of a time finding it. I eventually did find some but had to get it from the US and got bladed on the shipping.
I also prefer .125 and will likely be using .1875. The wider stuff would also be nice. Maby 3 to 4 inches. I feel it is less wasted material cause I can "nest" blanks together side by side. As biguglyman said stainless steel. That would be awesome.
I've been using 1/4 " 5160. In 1 1/2 and 2". If I want it thinner I just draw it out a bit. I plan on doing the same with the w-1 drill rod you have listed. I would like to see some more of the simple carbon steels start become more available here in Canada. Shipping from the states is pricey
