Am looking for a source for good steel to make staffs from. Got some from Esslinger recently and it appears to be crap. Way too hard and won't anneal (at least I can't do it). Any suggestions for where I can obtain it. I'd like a range of sizes from, say, 0.5 mm to 3 mm. Following link is the stuff I got from Esslinger:
https://www.esslinger.com/staff-and-pivot-watch-and-clock-wire-rod-assortment-blue-steel-55-1-93mm-12-pieces/