{"product_id":"raw-billet-blades-3-pack","title":"Raw Billet Steel Blades (3 Pack) ","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eKnife making has become incredibly popular, and for good reason…it’s a great way to spend a day off work \u0026amp; unwind. Most of us that do it find it incredibly relaxing, a fact that mystifies our significant others!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eStarting with a high-quality billet can make the knife-forging process easier and more enjoyable. Join the growing legion of DIY folks who design, forge, hammer, and quench their way to bliss with Cast Master Elite’s 3-pack of high carbon steel 1095 blank billets for knives, tools, and weapons of all types.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eWe recommend 1095 steel for our more experienced forgers, with a project or two behind them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eOur billet steel blanks are very consistent and high quality. Purchase with confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ePopular 3\/16th inch thickness. 12” by 1.5” by 3\/16”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e0.95% carbon holds a great edge that’s easy to sharpen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eIdeal for knives \u0026amp; swords that will havehamons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eWhile knife\/blade making is as much art as it is science, we advise our customers to stick to the time-tested temperature of 1475°F when heat treating. Cast Master Elite forges are rock solid for reaching and holding the temperature you set, and come with features not found on other brands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eWe also recommend an oil quench for efficient quenching of 1095. This allows for maximum hardness and blade longevity. Brine or water quenching are also acceptable, but can produce less predictable results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eSo click the Buy Now with confidence. We’re here to help with all our products and offer US-based customer support. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e1095 high carbon steel – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eWith the recent popularity of DIY blade-making has come a huge variety of blade making steel. Our Cast Master Elite 3-pack features versatile annealed billets ready for your creativity. Each piece is 3\/16ths of an inch thick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eAnnealed \u0026amp; ready to work – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ePure 1095 steel alloy bar stock comes annealed and ready for your knife \u0026amp; toolmaking experience. We recommend 1095 to our customers with a few tools or blades ‘under their belt’ as some beginners can get frustrated with it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ePairs perfectly with our Cast Master Elite Forges – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eFor amazing consistency \u0026amp; ease-of-use, our forges can’t be beat. Achieve temperatures quickly, and maintain without annoying fluctuations. Our CMF-1000, 2000, \u0026amp; 3000 model forges are excellent for all levels of experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eHigh quality manufacturing – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eWe insist on consistent tolerances both on the ingredient contents (carbon, chromium, manganese, etc.) as well as the forming of the bars themselves. You’ll be pleased to find virtually no warpage or variances in our 1095 steel bars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eCast Master Elite USA – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eWe’re a United States based business that designs products for the enthusiastic DIY crowd. We offer high quality blacksmith forges and furnaces, industrial tools, knife making supplies, and an array of hardworking accessories that fit into your lifestyle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStock up on raw billet steel blades today for your workshop, or browse our vast selection of other forging tools and accessories. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your equipment or restock tools and accessories, you can find everything you need for the knife-making process here at Cast Master Elite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cast Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40115659800769,"sku":"3pk_billet","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0446\/1094\/5175\/products\/1_8ba6df82-b92f-44dc-a1ab-015c81f6ed8b.jpg?v=1626723956","url":"https:\/\/www.castmasterelite.com\/products\/raw-billet-blades-3-pack","provider":"CastMasterEliteShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}