What is the carbon content of 1080 steel?

The carbon content of 1080 steel is 0.88%.

What is the recommended method for hardening the blade?

Heat treating is recommended to increase the hardness of the blade.

How should 1080 steel be quenched during heat treatment?

1080 steel is typically oil quenched.

Is this good to combine with 15N20 for forging damascus billets?

Probably so. It will at least make Damascus to some degree. To make sure though find a table of each steals compsition and make sure the have significantly diff nickel amounts.

Would this be suitable for beginners using the stock removal method?

Yes, I used it for that very thing. My issue came with heat treating. My knife warped. I found the 1095 to be a little easier to heat treat and both are about equal for stock removal.

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1080 High Carbon Annealed Forging Steel Barstock for Knife Making - 18 x 1-14 x 12"

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1080 High Carbon Annealed Forging Steel Barstock for Knife Making - 18 x 1-14 x 12"

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Question : What is the carbon content of 1080 steel?
Answer : The carbon content of 1080 steel is 0.88%.
Question : What is the recommended method for hardening the blade?
Answer : Heat treating is recommended to increase the hardness of the blade.
Question : How should 1080 steel be quenched during heat treatment?
Answer : 1080 steel is typically oil quenched.
Question : Is this good to combine with 15N20 for forging damascus billets?
Answer : Probably so. It will at least make Damascus to some degree. To make sure though find a table of each steals compsition and make sure the have significantly diff nickel amounts.
Question : Are these precision ground?
Answer : Simple answer. Yep
Question : Would this be suitable for beginners using the stock removal method?
Answer : Yes, I used it for that very thing. My issue came with heat treating. My knife warped. I found the 1095 to be a little easier to heat treat and both are about equal for stock removal.
Question : Where was this product produced?
Answer : In the eastern United States.

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1080 High Carbon Annealed Forging Steel Barstock for Knife Making - 18 x 1-14 x 12"

The Texas Knifemakers Supply - 1080 High Carbon Annealed Forging Steel Barstock is a popular choice among knife makers, particularly for beginners. It is suitable for both forging and stock removal methods. Users have reported that the steel is of good quality, accurately sized and is easy to work with. It takes heat treatment very well and holds a good edge. The steel is produced in the eastern United States and has received positive feedback for its performance in knife making.

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Good quality steel
Accurately sized
Suitable for beginners
Takes heat treatment well
Holds a good edge

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Some users found the shipping costs to be expensive

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1080 High Carbon Annealed Forging Steel Barstock for Knife Making - 18 x 1-14 x 12"

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