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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: "€ 98.77"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Hermit Tools"
url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/507119921-1-pack-18x2x0-25-5160-steel-flat-stock-bar-blade
store_origin: HR
region: Croatia
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# 18" length x 2" width precision High carbon 0.64% for edge retention 0.25" thick durable steel 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:** € 98.77
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Forge your legacy with steel that means business.

## 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?** € 98.77 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/507119921-1-pack-18x2x0-25-5160-steel-flat-stock-bar-blade)

## Best For

- hermit tools enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hermit tools brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision Dimensions:** Exact 0.25" thickness and 2" width for consistent, reliable forging results.
- • **Superior Edge Holding:** Chromium and silicon blend ensures your blades stay sharper, longer.
- • **Versatile DIY Friendly:** Ideal for hobbyists and professionals craving custom, high-performance knives.
- • **Industrial-Grade 5160 Alloy:** Engineered for toughness and longevity, perfect for pro-grade knife making.
- • **Stress-Resistant Flat Stock:** Hot rolled and annealed to endure repeated flex without failure.

## Overview

This 18" x 2" x 0.25" 5160 steel flat stock bar is a premium high-carbon alloy designed for knife making and forging. Featuring a balanced composition of carbon, chromium, manganese, and silicon, it offers exceptional durability, edge retention, and stress resistance. Hot rolled and annealed, it’s tailored for both professional and hobbyist use, delivering consistent quality for custom blade projects.

## Description

Thickness Tol. +/-.006". ASTM A689. Hot Rolled. Often used for flat springs and can handle repeated cycles of stress without breaking. 5160 Alloy Steel Flat Bar Stock .25" Thickness x 2" Width x 1.5 Foot Length 5160 Alloy Steel Flat Bar Stock .25" Thickness x 2" Width x 1.5 Ft. Length

Review: Flat steel - Great piece of steel for knife projects
Review: The steel was small but good quality - Being Slightly smaller in evry demetion didn't bother me. But the coating is rediculas. Went through 2 belts getting that garbage off the steel.

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BLST3QRK |
| Best Sellers Rank | 222,587 in Business, Industry & Science ( See Top 100 in Business, Industry & Science ) 282 in Steel Bars 1,023 in Chef's Knives |
| Brand | HERMIT TOOLS |
| Brand Name | HERMIT TOOLS |
| Colour | Metallic |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 41 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 06975007820361 |
| Grade Rating | Industrial |
| Item Diameter | 50 Millimetres |
| Item Form | Flat Rod |
| Item Shape | Rectangular |
| Item Thickness | 0.25 Inches |
| Item diameter | 50 Millimetres |
| Item thickness | 0.25 Inches |
| Manufacturer | HERMIT TOOLS |
| Material | Iron , Steel |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Part Number | HTSB-007 |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Specification Met | Partially Met |

## Product Details

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

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Flat steel
*by D***Y on 4 June 2025*

Great piece of steel for knife projects

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The steel was small but good quality
*by K***Y on 22 July 2024*

Being Slightly smaller in evry demetion didn't bother me. But the coating is rediculas. Went through 2 belts getting that garbage off the steel.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great steel, not the right length
*by L***N on 14 June 2025*

The piece we were sent is 1/2 inch short. 17 1/2 inches long instead of the 18 inches advertised.

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*Product available on Desertcart Croatia*
*Store origin: HR*
*Last updated: 2026-11-10*