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

Just as described

Got these great 4 pieces of steel yesterday. I am a beginner and looking forward to start on my knifemaking adventure. After a small glitch in the delivered items, customer service was quick to straighten things out. I hope to use Patriot Steel for any future steel needs.

The first order was great. Patriot steel delivered high-quality 1095. The steel heats, quenches, and tempers well. However, I ordered a second time and the package arrived empty, seemingly due to the steep falling out during shipping.

Behaved exactly as it should. Hardened up beautifully.

Making knives enjoy the quality and speed of delivery

To state upfront, I am new the knife making (but looking forward to starting a new hobby). The reasons I purchased from this seller was that the cost was a little cheaper and I felt that it would be easier for me to start with 1/8 thick material. Bars came wrapped in butcher paper. Each bar was straight and I didnt notice any significant gouges. Tip for newbies: For those who dont have a bandsaw or grinder - you can rough in your general shape with a standard hacksaw pretty easily. Edit 1: I was able to heat treat using a buddys oven. No noticeable warping - wahoo! Spent a fair amount of time sanding, but eventually came away with something I was happy with. Finished things off with some simple scales (red oak stock I purchased from HD). Overall, it was a pleased with this steel.

Cut the billets in half and used to forge 8 smaller knives. Easy to use and a nice size to start forging with.

Not as advertised at all. One partial flag stamp on the top billet only. Complete false advertising.

I received exactly what the description said I would in just a few days. Will order from them again when I need more 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)