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Farrier's Rasp - Good Steel Currently Available?

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TK Steingass
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Gentlemen: I've been going through my toolbox and cleaning out old files - turning some of them into knives. This most recent one turned out nicely - even had a hamon! I've been wanting to forge a few out of farrier's rasps - from what I've learned, a lot of them are case hardened and some people experience difficulties getting them to harden. Do any of you know of a particular brand that's currently available that I can check the steel pedigree on?

Thanks,

TK

"Energy and persistence overcome all obstacles." Ben Franklin

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Posted : 06/09/2014 4:53 pm
Lin Rhea
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Cant help on the rasp but your knife looks great. Very nice fit and finish.

Lin Rhea, ABS Mastersmith

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Posted : 06/09/2014 9:20 pm
Steve Culver
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TK,

That's a beautiful knife!

I'm not certain about this, but I think I have heard that MS Joe Keeslar uses new rasps for some of his knives.

 
Posted : 07/09/2014 7:36 am
TK Steingass
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|quoted:

TK,

That's a beautiful knife!

I'm not certain about this, but I think I have heard that MS Joe Keeslar uses new rasps for some of his knives.

Thank you Steve - I'll shoot Mr. Keesler an email.

Best,

TK

"Energy and persistence overcome all obstacles." Ben Franklin

www.steingassknives.com

 
Posted : 07/09/2014 10:22 am
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