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In the world of bladesmithing and advanced metallurgy, the quality of our materials and services is only as strong as the partners we work with. We proudly collaborate with a select group of industry-leading companies—each bringing unmatched expertise and commitment to excellence.
Together, we ensure that every blade starts with the right steel, receives precise heat treatment, and arrives ready for craftsmanship.
HTA Group
HTA Group is one of our key partners in the field of heat treatment, with operational facilities in both Australia and the United States. As a globally recognized thermal processing company, HTA provides advanced vacuum hardening, stress relieving, and precision heat treatment solutions for industries ranging from bladesmithing to aerospace. They are fully accredited with Nadcap (Heat Treating), AS9100, and ISO 9001, ensuring world-class quality control, traceability, and compliance with the highest industry standards. Their focus on innovation, leading-edge equipment, and reliable process control allows us to confidently deliver materials that meet the demands of professional bladesmiths and production manufacturers worldwide.
Peters’ Heat Treating
Peters’ Heat Treating is a long-standing heat treatment specialist based in the United States, with over 40 years of experience serving custom knifemakers and industrial manufacturers. They offer precise thermal processing for a wide range of steels—up to 24" for oil-hardening grades and 50" for others. Each blade is individually inspected and processed by hand, with services including vacuum hardening, double tempering, cryo treatment, stress relieving, and hardness testing. Peters is fully certified with Nadcap (Heat Treating) and ISO 9001, ensuring consistent quality and traceability. Their use of advanced vacuum systems results in clean, low-distortion finishes, and they offer free pre-machining analysis to help makers save time and cost. Their expertise and deep understanding of blade manufacturing make them a trusted extension of our supply chain for U.S.-based projects.
Crucible Industries
Crucible Industries, based in Syracuse, New York, is a pioneer and global leader in powder metallurgy (PM) steels. As one of our most trusted material suppliers, Crucible produces industry-defining steels such as CPM 3V, CPM 1V, CPM M4, CPM S35VN, and CPM 10V—all widely used in high-end knives, swords, industrial dies, and tactical applications. Their proprietary CPM process uses advanced gas-atomized powder metallurgy to create steels with fine, uniform carbide structures, exceptional toughness, superior edge retention, and excellent dimensional stability. We work directly with Crucible to source factory-original plate stock, ensuring consistency, reliability, and full traceability for every batch. When it comes to high-performance tool steels, Crucible remains the gold standard in modern metallurgy.
Accreditations & Industry Standards
We work exclusively with trusted partners who meet the highest international standards in heat treatment, steel production, and material processing. Their certifications reflect not only technical expertise, but also a commitment to traceability, consistency, and quality assurance at every stage of production.
Nadcap Accreditation – Heat Treating
Nadcap accreditation in Heat Treating is one of the most rigorous certifications in the thermal processing industry. It is specifically designed to evaluate and validate a company’s ability to consistently perform heat treatment processes that meet the strict requirements of aerospace, defense, and critical manufacturing sectors. This certification covers detailed control over processes such as vacuum hardening, tempering, annealing, aging, solution treating, and stress relieving. Facilities must demonstrate precise furnace calibration, temperature uniformity, traceability, and operator qualification. Regular audits ensure not only technical competence but also strict documentation, corrective actions, and continual improvement. For bladesmithing and tool steel applications, working with a Nadcap-accredited heat treater ensures higher consistency in hardness, minimal distortion, and confidence in quality—especially for long, flat parts or high-alloy steels like CPM 3V.
ISO 9001 Certification
ISO 9001 is the most widely recognized international standard for quality management. It sets out a structured framework that helps organizations consistently deliver products and services that meet customer requirements, comply with regulations, and continuously improve their internal processes. For industries such as heat treating, steel processing, and blade material supply, ISO 9001 certification ensures that every step—from order intake and production to inspection and delivery—is traceable, controlled, and well-documented. It reflects a company’s commitment to consistency, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. By working with ISO 9001-certified partners, you benefit from standardized procedures, reduced variability, and a culture of accountability—all essential when working with precision steels and high-performance blades where uniform quality is critical.
AS9100 Certification
AS9100 is a globally recognized quality management standard developed specifically for the aerospace, aviation, and defense industries. It builds upon ISO 9001 by adding stringent requirements for risk management, traceability, documentation control, and supplier oversight—areas that are critical in high-reliability manufacturing. For thermal processing, steel production, and materials used in precision applications like knife and sword making, AS9100 certification ensures the supplier maintains tight process control, product conformity, and proactive quality assurance. It demonstrates a company’s ability to meet not just commercial needs, but also the elevated expectations of mission-critical industries. Working with AS9100-certified partners brings added confidence in supply chain integrity, manufacturing consistency, and strict quality systems—especially valuable when producing parts where failure is not an option.
Why Choose Us?
We’re more than just a steel supplier—we understand bladesmithing from the inside out. Every material we offer is carefully selected, professionally handled, and backed by real technical support.
We understand the real-world needs of sword makers and custom bladesmiths. From steel behavior during forging and quenching to EDM and final finishing, we speak your language—because we’re craftsmen too.
We stock carefully selected steels like CPM 3V, CPM 1V, and more—known for their toughness, edge retention, and dimensional stability. Whether treated or annealed, every batch is chosen for serious work.
Need specific dimensions for your blade profile? We offer custom cutting, stock thickness options, and surface prep to suit forging or grinding—saving you time and material waste.
We focus on long-term value—offering premium materials at fair prices. Whether you’re a one-blade-at-a-time maker or a growing workshop, we’ll work with your budget.
We understand that your build schedule depends on material arriving when promised. We ship on time, provide tracking, and follow up—so you can plan with confidence.
Have questions about heat treatment, material choice, or blade geometry? We’re here to help—not just before the sale, but anytime you need practical advice.
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Whether you’re crafting a single custom blade or building a full line of swords, we’re here to support your vision with the right materials and reliable service. Tell us what you’re making—we’ll help you choose the steel, prepare it, and get it to you on time. Let’s build something sharp together.