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  Steel Signals #1 – On the Closures of Crucible and Buderus 
  2025 has been a year of heavy transitions in the world of high-performance steels. Earlier this year, Crucible Industries ceased operations, ending a storied chapter in American powdered metallurgy. Their beloved CPM line includes steels like CPM S35-VN, CPM-3V, and MagnaCut is now being produced in partnership between the US based rolling mill Niagara Specialty… Read more: Steel Signals #1 – On the Closures of Crucible and Buderus 
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  Understanding Steel Finishes: Hot Rolled vs Wide Belt Ground vs Precision Ground Steel Finishes Explained
  When it comes to buying steel for bladesmithing, toolmaking, or fabrication, surface finish matters — not just for aesthetics, but for performance, ease of use, and downstream processing. At NJ Steel Baron, we offer a variety of steel finishes to meet different needs. Three of the most common are: Let’s break down what each of… Read more: Understanding Steel Finishes: Hot Rolled vs Wide Belt Ground vs Precision Ground Steel Finishes Explained
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  Earn Rewards with BaronBonus Points at NJ Steel Baron
  At NJ Steel Baron, we’re proud to support makers, smiths, and steel lovers by giving back through our BaronBonus Points loyalty program. Whether you’re buying your first billet or restocking your forge, our rewards system helps you save on future orders — simply by doing what you already do: shopping for top-tier steel. What Are… Read more: Earn Rewards with BaronBonus Points at NJ Steel Baron
• Having Trouble Logging In? Here’s What to Do
  If you’re running into an error when trying to log in to your NJ Steel Baron account, don’t worry — it’s a common issue with a simple fix. Most login problems come down to one thing: account activation. Step 1: Have You Activated Your Account? If you try logging in before activating your account, you’ll… Read more: Having Trouble Logging In? Here’s What to Do
• Message to Our Community
  To our community- Honestly, there is no proper way to explain this. On Monday night, January 3rd 2022 we lost a beloved member of our team here at NJ Steel Baron and, more importantly, of our family. Many of you know Brandi Coughlin as the voice answering so many of your shipping questions, fulfilling your… Read more: Message to Our Community