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product_id: 507119921
title: "1 Pack 18\"x2\"x0.25\" 5160 Steel Flat Stock Bar Blade Billets Blanks Knife Making Forging, The Perfect Knife Making Steel for Professional & Hobbyist Use, Annealed High Carbon Steel for DIY Knife Making"
brand: "hermit tools"
price: "R1515"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/507119921-1-pack-18x2x0-25-5160-steel-flat-stock-bar-blade
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Oil quenched for optimal toughness 0.64% Carbon for superior hardness 0.9% Chromium for edge retention & corrosion resistance 1 Pack 18"x2"x0.25" 5160 Steel Flat Stock Bar Blade Billets Blanks Knife Making Forging, The Perfect Knife Making Steel for Professional & Hobbyist Use, Annealed High Carbon Steel for DIY Knife Making

**Brand:** hermit tools
**Price:** R1515
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Forge your legacy with steel that stands the test of time

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 1 Pack 18"x2"x0.25" 5160 Steel Flat Stock Bar Blade Billets Blanks Knife Making Forging, The Perfect Knife Making Steel for Professional & Hobbyist Use, Annealed High Carbon Steel for DIY Knife Making by hermit tools
- **How much does it cost?** R1515 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- hermit tools enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hermit tools brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Ready for Forging:** Prepped oil finish steel, primed for quenching and heat treatment to unlock peak performance
- • **Optimal Dimensions:** 18" x 2" x 0.25" thickness—perfect balance of size and workability for custom blades
- • **Perfect DIY Canvas:** Annealed flat stock bar ideal for both professional knife makers and passionate hobbyists
- • **Unmatched Durability:** 5160 steel alloy engineered for long-lasting toughness and resilience
- • **Precision Edge Holding:** Chromium and silicon blend ensures razor-sharp edges that stay sharp through heavy use

## Overview

This 18" x 2" x 0.25" 5160 high carbon steel flat stock bar is a premium forging billet designed for professional and hobbyist knife makers. Featuring 0.64% carbon and 0.9% chromium, it offers exceptional edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. Annealed and oil finished, it’s ready for custom heat treatment and quenching, making it the ultimate choice for crafting durable, high-performance blades.

## Description

1 Pack 18"x2"x0.25" 5160 Steel Flat Stock Bar Blade Billets Blanks Knife Making Forging, The Perfect Knife Making Steel for Professional & Hobbyist Use, Annealed High Carbon Steel for DIY Knife Making

## Features

- 5160 is a very durable and tough alloy forging steel often used in making swords.
- In addition to its iron, this steel contains 0.64% carbon, 0.9% chromium, 1% manganese, 0.35% silicon, with trace amounts of sulphur and phosphorus.
- The addition of chromium and silicon make this steel excellent at holding an edge and able to handle a lot of use.
- This is typically an oil quenched steel.
- .25" Thickness x 2" Width x 1.5 Ft. Length

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Item form | Flat Rod |
| Grade rating | Industrial |
| Specification met | Partially Met |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 06975007820361 |
| Manufacturer | HERMIT TOOLS |
| Part number | HTSB-007 |
| Item Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Package Dimensions | 45.7 x 14.1 x 2.4 cm; 1.1 kg |
| Manufacturer reference | HTSB-007 |
| Size | 18"*2"*0.25",1 Pack |
| Style | 5160 Steel |
| Finish | Oil |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Measurement System | Does Not Expire |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |

## Product Details

- **Material:** Iron,Steel
- **Brand:** HERMIT TOOLS
- **Colour:** Metallic
- **Shape:** Rectangular
- **Item thickness:** 0.25 Inches

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size Name, Style Name** options.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-15*