First technical question posting- I have been given a box of old (1960's vintage) "Tungsten HSS" industrial hacksaw blades. These are .050 thick, 1.5" wide and 14 inches in length.
The local meat packing guys use HSS blades for their "breakdown" knives and they seem to keep a wicked edge with minimal stropping throughout the day- Unknown what the specific alloy is for their HSS.
Any hazards or pitfalls with making a fillet or boning style knife I should be aware of? Does the Tungsten HSS flex well or is it brittle?
Thanks and I look forward to hearing what you guys think!
Kerri
The local meat packing guys use HSS blades for their "breakdown" knives and they seem to keep a wicked edge with minimal stropping throughout the day- Unknown what the specific alloy is for their HSS.
Any hazards or pitfalls with making a fillet or boning style knife I should be aware of? Does the Tungsten HSS flex well or is it brittle?
Thanks and I look forward to hearing what you guys think!
Kerri