For my die sets I use either A-2 or O-2 tool steel. Machine, grind or EDM it to the shape that I need. Send it off to the heat treaters and have them heat treat it to 60 to 65Rc. When it returns grind an edge on it and... Wa-La Have cut/ punched steel up to 5/16" thick with no problems.
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