11-15-2016, 11:38 PM
I made one some years ago, almost identical to yours. Same mystery metal. I didn't heat treat it - probably wouldn't harden with mild steel anyway. I've never had any trouble with it. Go ahead and use it. If it ever wears out, you'll have a better idea by that time what carbon steel to use and how to harden and temper it.
Nice job. You'll enjoy using it.
Nice job. You'll enjoy using it.
Mike
If you can't get one, make one.
Hawkeye, proud to be a member of MetalworkingFun Forum since Jan 2013.
If you can't get one, make one.
Hawkeye, proud to be a member of MetalworkingFun Forum since Jan 2013.