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9260 & 5160 steel alloy for armour?
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:49 am
by Kristoffer
Would either 9260 or 5160 steel be suitable for armouring? I know that when it comes to swords, the 9260 silicone alloy is supposedly a lot more shock resistant then 1050/1060 swords. Does anyone have any experience with these alloys?
Re: 9260 & 5160 steel alloy for armour?
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:57 am
by Thomas Powers
The expense and difficulties of working these alloys generally make them not cost effective; they would, if treated correctly, make fine armour.
Re: 9260 & 5160 steel alloy for armour?
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:01 am
by coreythompsonhm
Yes I have experience with them, but only at my job, nothing to do with armour.
Re: 9260 & 5160 steel alloy for armour?
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:02 am
by Tom B.
Xtracted wrote:Would either 9260 or 5160 steel be suitable for armouring? I know that when it comes to swords, the 9260 silicone alloy is supposedly a lot more shock resistant then 1050/1060 swords. Does anyone have any experience with these alloys?
Are those available in sheet form?
Re: 9260 & 5160 steel alloy for armour?
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:15 am
by Kristoffer
I have found 9260 in coils, 600mm wide and 1mm thick. However, the price is about the double then 1050.
Re: 9260 & 5160 steel alloy for armour?
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 1:27 pm
by Thomas Powers
Any alloy is available in sheet form *iff* you are willing to *pay* for it!