Freds Edge
Well-Known Member
Well I am ready to start moving metal and was looking for some input on a good beginner steel to start with ,1095,W2 or something else , any help would be greatly appreciated .
Learning just how the hammer moves material, and how to make it manipulate the steel in the manner you wish is your prime endeavor at this point. That's why its important to choose a specific steel and stick with it until you feel comfortable in your abilities to make the material move as you want it to. If you jump around through many different types of steel, each is going to "feel" different under the hammer, and cause you to question yourself with each hammer blow. Forging is just like grinding in the respect that it takes some time and experience to gain the feel, and the muscle memory. But hey.....where else does a guy get to play in fire all day, and not get into trouble?"start moving metal"