We have been covering the ongoing Crucible Steel bankruptcy and throughout the process, one of our most important sources has been metallurgist Dr. Larrin Thomas, creator of MagnaCut steel, and the man behind KnifeSteelNerds.com. He recently sat down to interview Niagara Specialty Metals’ Bob Shabala about the outlook for steel availability as the EraSteel Era begins.
“I’m Larrin. This is Knife Steel Nerds. I have with me Bob Shabala of Niagara Specialty Metals. And we have a lot to talk about in the wake of the Crucible bankruptcy, and a lot of things that are happening right now. So, Bob, could you start out by telling us your position at Niagara and some of the history of Niagara Specialty Metals?
Bob Shabala:
Sure. Yeah, thanks for having me on. I’m the president and CEO of Niagara Specialty Metals. I’ve been here for 31 years. Niagara Specialty Metals started in 1982 by two gentlemen, Barry Hemphill and Lou Valery, primarily as a mill to service the tool steel industry. They bought slabs of steel and hot rolled it into sheet or plate. Quickly, it grew into more of a service company where people would send them material to roll and ship back to them. Then over time, we expanded capabilities to be able to process stainless steels, aerospace alloys, titanium, maraging, and the cutlery grades that are of interest here today.”
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The Future of Knife Steel with Bob Shabala of Niagara Specialty Metals
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