I am a cutler, learned by trade (graduated as a journey man) and making cutting tools, especially knives, daggers and short swords.
For my blades I prefer low alloyed tungsten tool steels
1.2550 (60WCrV8)
1.2552 (80WCrV8)
1.2519 (110WCrV5)
1.2516 (120WV4)
I use sometimes simple carbon steels and spring steels.
The use of stainless steels is rather a exeption.
All heat reatings are done by myself.
Thank you to all people who helped me to develop myself to the current level.