NJ Steel Baron, LLC

NJ Steel Baron, LLC NJ Steel Baron is dedicated to supplying materials and services to the cutlery and blade industry from hobbyist to production shop.
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New Jersey Steel Baron, LLC was founded by Aldo Bruno to provide the high-quality steels and resources necessary to produce the blades, swords, cutlery and other art being created by modern day knife-makers and blacksmiths. We pride ourselves on our dedication to the individual, whether new to a forge or master smith. By creating lasting relationship it is our hope to better connect each of you to

the education, information, and materials needed to continue in a craft so many have come to love, cherish, and find purpose in. We are working towards having a facility and website where makers, manufacturers, and hobbyists can source reliable, quality, high-carbon steels at reasonable prices. Eventually, we hope to expand our abilities to connect various professionals, educators, and suppliers to help the community to grow. We promise to work with each of our customers to find the best steel, formula, or method for whatever project they may be working on. There is a lot to learn about the art of knife-making and it is our sincere venture to help create a closer community, allowing for faster growth and the spread of ideas.

08/09/2026

QUALITY RESULTS EVERY TIME

Another batch of AEB-L VS blanks headed to .

This one starts before the waterjet ever turns on. We verify the material, load the sheet, cut the customer’s profiles, and inspect the blanks afterward. When someone is relying on those parts for production, consistency starts with getting the material and the cut right from the beginning.

Our waterjet service can handle everything from a single prototype to ongoing production work, with CAD assistance available when a design still needs to be made cutting-ready.

Learn more and find the quote request form through the link in our bio.

08/07/2026

FIELD OF TOOLS 2026 — THIS WEEKEND

We’re loading up and heading to Field of Tools at Blackthorne Resort in East Durham, NY.

The reel gives you a look at some of the old machinery and equipment being prepared for the trip. If you’re into blacksmithing tools, vintage machinery, woodworking equipment, old iron, restoration, or just hunting for that one piece your shop has been missing, this one is worth checking out.

Field of Tools 2026
August 7–9, 2026
Blackthorne Resort
348 Sunside Road
East Durham, NY 12423
10 AM–2 PM

The event is hosted by Chris Cash of Mt. Phillip Metal Works and brings together collectors, craftspeople, makers, and tool enthusiasts for a weekend-long antique tool and machinery swap meet in the Catskills.

Weekend highlights include:

Tool & machinery swap meet
Rare tool and machinery displays
New tools and products from industry vendors
Evapo-Rust Dunk Station for rusty tools
Hand-tool Restoration Station
Free hot dogs and hamburgers Friday night
Maker Camp pool party Saturday night
Plenty of blacksmithing, woodworking, farm, shop, and vintage machinery to buy, sell, trade, and talk about

Tickets are available online and will also be available for purchase at the event.

Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/field-of-tools-2026-tickets-1984401073028?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Full event information:
https://catskillmountainmakerscamp.com/field-of-tools

Questions about the venue or event?
Blackthorne Resort: (518) 634-2541

Come find some old iron, meet other makers, and see what we hauled up with us.

08/07/2026

IT’S THAT EASY

Rusty stock in. Clean, workable steel out.

Wide belt grinding removes surface scale, oxidation, and rust while leaving a cleaner, more uniform finish that’s easier to scribe, lay out, machine, or take straight into stock removal. It’s a practical middle ground between hot rolled and precision ground steel.

Look for Wide Belt Ground finish options on our steel and blanks from link in bio.

08/06/2026

MAGNACUT HAS LANDED

Another shipment of CPM MagnaCut has arrived at New Jersey Steel Baron.

This reel follows the steel from unloading and unpacking through inspection and preparation for inventory. More sheets are getting ready to head into knife shops and become the next round of custom builds.

MagnaCut was designed specifically for knives by metallurgist Larrin Thomas. The goal was to combine the toughness and edge retention associated with steels such as CPM-CruWear and CPM-4V with the corrosion resistance of stainless steel. Testing found toughness well above many common powder-metallurgy stainless steels, edge retention comparable to steels such as CPM-CruWear, CPM-4V, and S35VN, and corrosion resistance that exceeded 20CV.

Its fine carbide structure also promotes edge stability and makes MagnaCut relatively manageable to grind and sharpen. Depending on heat treatment and blade geometry, it can work well for kitchen knives, EDCs, hunting knives, outdoor blades, folders, and larger fixed blades. Higher hardness ranges can be especially useful for fine-cutting kitchen knives, while a more balanced heat treatment can emphasize toughness and general-purpose performance.

Shop MagnaCut through the link in our bio.

08/05/2026

CUT MORE. BUILD MORE.

Waterjet cutting chef knife and oyster shucker blanks for Bill Harley.

These two designs serve very different purposes, but both can move from a cutting-ready file to accurately shaped steel within the same project. Waterjetting gives makers the flexibility to produce different models, test new ideas, and prepare batches without being limited to a single profile.

Learn more about our waterjet services and access the quote request form through the link in our bio.

M390 IN STOCKAvailable now in .125″, .156″, and .187″. Shop through the link in our bio.M390’s development began with Bö...
08/04/2026

M390 IN STOCK

Available now in .125″, .156″, and .187″. Shop through the link in our bio.

M390’s development began with Böhler K190, a powder-metallurgy version of D7 designed for high wear resistance with improved toughness and machinability. Böhler later modified K190 to provide stainless levels of corrosion resistance while retaining its wear-resistant properties.

The patent application for M390 was submitted in 1989. One of its earliest documented knife uses came in 1999, when German knifemaker Dietmar Kressler made a utility knife from Böhler M390 Isomatrix steel. The later introduction of 20CV and CTS-204P helped bring this alloy family into wider production use.

Today, M390 is known for excellent corrosion resistance, prolonged edge retention, high potential hardness, and relatively easy sharpening for its level of wear resistance.

This carousel was created using research by Larrin Thomas of , particularly his article, “M390 Steel—History and Properties (and 20CV and 204P).” Visit their page for the complete history and a deeper examination of M390’s metallurgy and performance.

08/03/2026

A NEW SIGN IS TAKING SHAPE

Eldad and the crew are hard at work forging decorative scrollwork and assembling a new sign for the Baron Made shop next door to New Jersey Steel Baron.

Here’s a quick look at the progress so far. Follow along to see how it all comes together and catch the finished result.

08/02/2026

READY TO SCALE

This sheet of 52100 steel was nested and waterjet cut into a mixed batch of knife blanks for .

Our in-house waterjet services make it easier to produce multiple designs with clean, repeatable profiles while reducing time-consuming material preparation. From prototypes to larger production runs, we can help turn your designs into parts.

Start your waterjet project through the link in our bio.

08/01/2026

14C28N IN STOCK

Produced by Alleima in Sweden, 14C28N was developed specifically for knife blades. Its fine-grained structure provides an excellent combination of toughness, edge stability, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening.

14C28N performs similarly to AEB-L, but its nitrogen content provides additional stain and corrosion resistance. With a typical hardness range of 58–62 HRC, it is a versatile option for kitchen knives, everyday-carry knives, hunting knives, and outdoor blades.

Get yours today through the link in our bio.

07/31/2026

CUT SMARTER. BUILD BIGGER.

This sheet of MagnaCut was nested and waterjet cut into a full batch of clean, repeatable knife blanks for .

Our in-house waterjet services reduce time-consuming material preparation while maintaining consistency across every part. Whether you need a prototype, several different models, or a larger production run, we can help turn your designs into cutting-ready blanks.

MagnaCut steel is also available through our site in multiple sizes, whether you plan to cut it yourself or have us waterjet your parts.

Shop MagnaCut or start your waterjet project through the link in our bio.

Address

289 Wagaraw Road
Hawthorne, NJ
07506

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(973) 949-4140

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