00:00Alright, so you're getting into knife-making, and you're looking for a solid piece of steel
00:04to start with. I went down the rabbit hole to find the best deals on nitriding steel
00:08flatbar for knife-making, and honestly, the prices on some of these are so low you might
00:13not believe it. First up, we've got this high-speed steel
00:17flatbar strip that's just a workhorse for hobbyists. It's wear-resistant and super
00:22compact, which means it's easy to handle and shape without a ton of extra fuss.
00:26For just $5.82, and with over 4,700 sold at a 4.7 rating, this is the perfect first
00:33project
00:34steel, you're not breaking the bank, but you're getting reliable metal to practice your bevels
00:38and heat-treating. If you want something a little wider for bigger turning tools or heavy-duty knives,
00:44check out this CNC white steel bar. It's 200mm of super-hard, super-wide HSS, so you get a lot
00:51of material to work with for just $5.92. It's rated 4.6 and has sold over 2,500 times,
00:59so clearly people are using it for serious stock removal. It's worth it if you need that extra
01:04surface area without paying custom-cut prices. Now, this next one is a bit of a jump, and I mean
01:11a huge one. This 1084 Li steel flat stock is the real deal for forging, and it's priced at $1
01:17,158.52.
01:20Yeah, you heard that right? But before you click away, this is a bulk billet or a massive order
01:26meant for serious production or a workshop that goes through steel-like water. It's got a 4.7 rating
01:32and over 2,400 sold, so professionals trust it. If you're just making one knife, skip it, but if you're
01:39setting up a forge, this is your investment-grade material. Then we're back to the budget-friendly
01:45stuff with this premium high-speed steel flat bar strip. It's described as compact and robust,
01:51which is exactly what you want for a clean, professional-looking blade without a ton of waste.
01:56At $5.82, it's the same price as our first pick, but this one has a slightly different feel,
02:02it's sold 1,760 times with a 4.6 rating. It's worth buying as a backup or if you want
02:08to test a new
02:09grinding technique without risking an expensive piece of steel. And finally, the crowd favorite,
02:15another CNC white steel bar, 200mm, super wide and hard, but this one is only $4.91.
02:22That's the cheapest on the list, yet it has the highest rating, a 4.8 out of 5 with over
02:271,500 sold.
02:29This is the one I'd grab if you're just starting out or if you want a bunch of steel to
02:34practice on.
02:35It's HSS, so it holds an edge well, and at this price, you can afford to make mistakes and learn.
02:41So there you go 5 different options, from starter pack to full-on professional bulk order.
02:47All the links are in the description below so you can check the current prices and specs yourself.
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02:59Happy forging!
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