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Old 08-09-2016, 03:13 PM
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Brush Axe Steel
I picked up a rusty old brush axe with a severely weathered handle at an antique shop. I want to make a knife from it.

Any idea what kind of steel it might be? I'm guessing 1050ish, but I don't really have a clue.

I'll stabilize the handle and use it for the knife.


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