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W2 in water
So....i am working on a blade to take with me this weekend...Also it is for Mark from Burl Source. I quenched it in brine (with the clay coat) and had a tiny bit of warpage, but no pings! I had it in the oven for 1.5 hours now at 350, but will take it up to 375 tomorrow with a small overbend to compensate for the warpage. it did get a little twist, but again, with .375 steel clamped to both sides to straighten it during temper, it should come out fine. Will post some pics in the morning....Getting a bit late to polish and etch it tonight...
If this works out...this should be one WILD hamon! the clay coat had some crazy designs...fingers crossed!
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Senior Member
Good luck getting the kinks out. KU, hamon, any kind of irregular finish is what I dig. Can't wait to see the pics.
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Can't wait to see it Hurry!
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It appears that i did not get the heel of it fully hardened, so i am normalizing it and going to reheat it tonight....grrrr...
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Darn, I hate it when that happens.. Good luck on the second HT.
Inspired by God, Forged by Fire, Tempered by Water, Grounded by Earth, Guided by the spirit..
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Weird Wood Pusher
I am betting you'll get it right this time.
You are making some good knives Mike.
Keep up the good work and post photos.
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Why don't you quench in oil? Less chance of cracking or warping and you will make a good hardness.
M
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water is cool.
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You are also running a good chance or warping or even cracking your blade. If you forge it from a round stock, by the time you quench, it's a few hours of labor in the knives already. Many guys who get cool hamon quench in oil, so it's not like it something people embarrassed about.
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Senior Member
water is still cool.
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