Workshops
Sources for Steel
Winchester Metals
Decent pricing
Rack of pre-cut 5 foot lengths in all sorts of shapes and sizes
Also pre-cut plate, 4'x4', 4'x2', and 2'x2' - several thicknesses
Will cut a 20 foot piece in half for you
195 Ebert Rd, Winchester, VA 22603
https://winchestermetals.com/
BMG Metals (Manassas)
Decent pricing
Have to buy the entire 20' length and cannot cut on their premises.
Will cut a piece in half, but it will be expensive
7600 Wellingford Dr, Manassas, VA 20109
Will deliver a large enough order
https://bmgmetals.com/
Big Box Stores (HomeDepot, Lowes, Tractor Supply)
Midling selection of mild steel (1018) (It may not even be as good as 1018)
Be aware, this is all import steel and generally in metric sizes that look like imperial.
Expensive, but if you need a small chunk or practice piece quickly.......
Speedy Metals (on-line)
Lots of different metals in lots of sizes (lots of other materials also)
Will sell you as much or little as you want
Excellent packaging, your metal will arrive in excellent condition
(but shipping is high)
https://www.speedymetals.com/
Metals Depot (on-line)
Wide selection
Decent pricing (but you have to shop against other suppliers)
Shipping steel is expensive (it's heavy)
https://www.metalsdepot.com/
OnlineMetals (on-line)
Wide selection
Decent pricing (but you have to shop against other suppliers)
Shipping steel is expensive (it's heavy)
https://www.onlinemetals.com/
There are also steel suppliers in Baltimore and Arlington.
No particular price advantage, and a long way to drive.
More Exotic metals
New Jersey Steel Baron
Knife making steels
A very wide variety of exotic steels
https://newjerseysteelbaron.com/
Jantz
Lots of knife making steels
Also, lots of other knife making supplies
https://knifemaking.com/
Texas Knifemakers Supply
Knife steel and supplies
https://www.texasknife.com
Amazon
Hit and miss, but sometimes some good deals.
www.amazon.com
Pops Knife Supply
Knife steel and supplies
https://popsknife.supplies/
Alpha Knife Supply
Knife steel and supplies
https://www.alphaknifesupply.com/shop/