Use By Blacksmiths
Because leaf springs are made of relatively high quality steel, they are a favorite material for blacksmiths. In countries such as Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan where traditional blacksmiths still produce a large amount of the country's tools, leaf springs from scrapped cars are frequently used to make knives, kukris, and other tools. They are also commonly used by amateur and hobbyist blacksmiths in Western countries and India.
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