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They carry 1080+ steel and CruForgeV which is similar but with more vanadium content. Both can be quenched in hot canola oil. AKS also sells small enough pieces...

You can do 1095 in a forge - no need for an evenheat oven. Best to cover the steel with a stainless steel pipe or the like so flame isn't directly hitting the edge if using a venturi or gas-blower...

Agree on everything that has been said. 3/16 stock is too narrow for an 8/8 blade unless you plan on using 5+ layers of electrical tape.

I keep the edges to 0.032 to 0.064 before heat treat to...