5160 High Carbon Spring Steel Barstock – Forging Steel for Knives, and Choppers – Ultimate Toughness and Edge Durability – High Chromium Alloy – USA Made 3 Pieces - 3/16" x 1.5" x 12"

5160 high carbon spring steel is a chromium-enhanced alloy prized for its exceptional toughness and wear resistance. This steel is a top choice for blacksmiths and knife makers working on large-format blades like swords, machetes, kukris, choppers, and survival knives. This flat bar measures 3/16” x 1 1/2"” x 12” and is delivered in its standard spring-tempered state — not annealed — with a Rockwell hardness of 32–35. It’s perfect for forging or grinding to shape before heat treating. 5160 can be hardened to approximately 57–58 HRC and offers great edge durability and flexibility under stress. Proudly made in the USA and trusted by professional makers and weekend warriors alike.

• ⚒️ High Carbon Chromium Spring Steel – 5160 is a top-tier steel engineered for blades that take abuse and keep going; excellent for forging and stock removal
• 🔥 Forging-Ready with Spring Temper – Arrives at 32–35 HRC, not annealed, making it ideal for forge work, grinding, or heavy stock removal before final heat treat
• 🪓 Maximum Impact Resistance – Known for extreme toughness and flexibility under stress; used in swords, bowies, kukris, machetes, and large choppers
• 🇺🇸 Made in USA – Trusted by professional bladesmiths and serious hobbyists; real 5160, not mystery metal