Grizzly Bear
Well-Known Member
Hey knife dogs,
While looking through a metal vendor's web page I noticed that he offered several types of Brass that he sells. Can you guys tell me which type of Brass is the best to use for guards and pommels? One of the Brass types that I used for a couple of knifes I made got orange peel (darkish orange color that would not take a brilliant polish) because I over buffed it, that is what I was told at a knife making class that I attended. I didn't think to ask what type of Brass I was given to use in the class. Are certain brasses more prone to orange peeling and scratching than others?
Also, which type of stainless steel do you think makes the best guard and pommels, brightness and strength? I use 440C for my blades.
Thanks a lot for your input. The brass really puzzles me, I thought brass was brass period.
Grizzly Bear
While looking through a metal vendor's web page I noticed that he offered several types of Brass that he sells. Can you guys tell me which type of Brass is the best to use for guards and pommels? One of the Brass types that I used for a couple of knifes I made got orange peel (darkish orange color that would not take a brilliant polish) because I over buffed it, that is what I was told at a knife making class that I attended. I didn't think to ask what type of Brass I was given to use in the class. Are certain brasses more prone to orange peeling and scratching than others?
Also, which type of stainless steel do you think makes the best guard and pommels, brightness and strength? I use 440C for my blades.
Thanks a lot for your input. The brass really puzzles me, I thought brass was brass period.
Grizzly Bear