--- product_id: 32145573 title: "1080 High Carbon Annealed Steel Barstock for Knife Making - 1/8\" x 1-1/4\" x 12\" (1, 1/8\" x 1 1/4\" x 12\")" brand: "texas knifemakers supply" price: "VT4637" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Texas Knifemakers Supply" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/32145573-1080-high-carbon-annealed-steel-barstock-for-knife-making-1 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Precise 1/8" x 1-1/4" x 12" dimensions Oil quenching for optimal hardness 0.88% Carbon for superior edge retention 1080 High Carbon Annealed Steel Barstock for Knife Making - 1/8" x 1-1/4" x 12" (1, 1/8" x 1 1/4" x 12") **Brand:** texas knifemakers supply **Price:** VT4637 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Craft the Edge Everyone Will Envy ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 1080 High Carbon Annealed Steel Barstock for Knife Making - 1/8" x 1-1/4" x 12" (1, 1/8" x 1 1/4" x 12") by texas knifemakers supply - **How much does it cost?** VT4637 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/32145573-1080-high-carbon-annealed-steel-barstock-for-knife-making-1) ## Best For - texas knifemakers supply enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted texas knifemakers supply brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Edge that Endures:** High carbon content (0.88%) ensures your blades stay sharper, longer—because dull is not an option. - • **Trusted by Makers:** Highly rated by knife artisans for toughness and heat treat responsiveness—join the community crafting excellence. - • **Precision Dimensions:** Consistent 1/8" thickness and 1-1/4" width over 12" length—perfect for crafting professional-grade knives. - • **Rust-Ready with Care:** Superior cutting power beats stainless steel, with a mindful nod to maintenance for lasting performance. - • **Forge Your Masterpiece:** Annealed and oil-quenched steel ready for expert heat treatment and Damascus layering with 15N20 for that artisan edge. ## Overview 1080 High Carbon Annealed Forging Steel Barstock offers 0.88% carbon content and oil quenching for exceptional hardness and edge retention. Sized at 1/8" x 1-1/4" x 12", it’s ideal for knife makers seeking precision and durability. Perfect for Damascus layering with 15N20, this steel balances strength with workability, favored by professionals for heat treatment and long-lasting sharpness. ## Description 1080 is a moderately high carbon forging steel, in the annealed state. 0.88% carbon, 0.90% manganese, 0.05% sulphur, and 0.04% phosphorus. Layer with 15N20 to make Damascus style blades. Heat treating is recommended to harden your blade for regular use. 1080 is an oil quenching steel. Review: Good metal. - Good metal works very and takes heat treat very good also. I did two primitive style blades no polishing. Hardened good and the temper did really good too. Ordering more. Review: Great product - Made knifes from it, great high carbon steel and it heat-treats very well and it’s strong as hell beat the heck out of a test piece and there was bearly any damage nothing that a bit of resharping wouldn’t fix I will deff buy it again for my next set of knifes I make ## Features - 1080 is a moderately high carbon content forging steel used for making knives. This oil quenching steel is in the annealed state. - Iron alloy contains 0.88% carbon, 0.90% manganese, 0.05% sulphur, and 0.04% phosphorus. - Dimensions are 1/8" x 1-1/4" x 12". - Layer 1080 with 15N20 to forge Damascus, and etch with Ferric Chloride to bring out the contrast. Higher carbon steels like 1080 will keep an edge much better than stainless steels, but are also more susceptible to rust without proper care. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01JGVOX8S | | Best Sellers Rank | #376,930 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #275 in Steel Bars | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (113) | | Cutting Diameter | 0.13 Inches | | Date First Available | August 1, 2016 | | Finish | Oil | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Diameter | 0.13 Inches | | Item Form | Sheet | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Thickness | 0.13 Inches | | Item Weight | 12 ounces | | Item model number | 1080A | | Manufacturer | Texas Knifemakers Supply | | Measurement System | Inch | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | 1080A | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Texas Knifemakers Supply - **Color:** gray - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 12 x 1.25 x 0.13 inches - **Material:** Steel - **Shape:** Rectangular ## Images ![1080 High Carbon Annealed Steel Barstock for Knife Making - 1/8" x 1-1/4" x 12" (1, 1/8" x 1 1/4" x 12") - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71yJNrf+5QL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this good to combine with 15N20 for forging damascus billets?** A: Probably so. It will at least make Damascus to some degree. To make sure though find a table of each steals compsition and make sure the have significantly diff nickel amounts. **Q: are these precision ground?** A: Simple answer. Yep **Q: Would this be suitable for beginners using the stock removal method?** A: Yes I used it for that very thing. My issue came with heat treating . My knife warped. I found the 1095 to be a little easier to heat treat and both are about equal for stock removal. **Q: where was this product produced?** A: In the eastern United States. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good metal. *by T***Y on January 15, 2022* Good metal works very and takes heat treat very good also. I did two primitive style blades no polishing. Hardened good and the temper did really good too. Ordering more. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product *by R***S on August 1, 2019* Made knifes from it, great high carbon steel and it heat-treats very well and it’s strong as hell beat the heck out of a test piece and there was bearly any damage nothing that a bit of resharping wouldn’t fix I will deff buy it again for my next set of knifes I make ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good for Forging. *by M***L on July 25, 2017* Great Stock for knives. It forged very well, very even. I stacked a few pieces on top of each other and ended up cutting and folding about four times. It held up during the quench, no warps, and was a very easy heat treat. Tempering was solid, and ended up with a decent bowie. Recommended for anybody who enjoys just playing around in the forge. ## Frequently Bought Together - Texas Knifemakers Supply - 1080 High Carbon Annealed Forging Steel Barstock for Knife Making - 1/8" x 1-1/4" x 12" - WEST SYSTEM G/flex Epoxy (2- 4oz) - 1/4 Inch Brass Round Rod, Favordrory 4PCS Brass Round Rods Lathe Bar Stock, 1/4 Inch in Diameter 14 Inches in Length --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/32145573-1080-high-carbon-annealed-steel-barstock-for-knife-making-1](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/32145573-1080-high-carbon-annealed-steel-barstock-for-knife-making-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*