Forgot to introduce myself first

[Larrin]

I Posted before I started an introduction thread here. My name is Larrin, I'm graduating this May with a bachelors degree in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Nevada-Reno and I've been accepted to Colorado School of Mines in Metallurgical Engineering in a PhD program in their steel research center. My father is Damascus steel and knife maker Devin Thomas.

 

[Jim]

Welcome aboard Larrin!

 

[oivind_dahle]

Nice

Devin Thomas? Unfamiliar

Nah welcome Larrin, youre knowledge is much valued here

 

[Dave Martell]

Hi Larrin, I'm glad to have you here.

 

[Pensacola Tiger]

Hi, Larrin. Your reputation precedes you here. Virtually everyone here knows and respects you from KF.

Rick

 

[WildBoar]

x2. Glad to see you on the board and already contributing great info on steel compositions!

 

[SpikeC]

Hey Larrin-pull up a stool at the counter over here! As long as you're here, here is a steel question for you! McMaster-Carr has 2 different quenching oils, one is called fast quench and one is called slow quench. Which one is best for O1 steel?

 

[El Pescador]

Glad to see you here. I can't wait for the epic steel debates!

 

[Larrin]

The slow quench is probably sufficient for O1 because of its deep hardening, but the fast quench probably wouldn't give you any problems with knives, and could possibly get you a higher hardness.

 

[SpikeC]

Thanks, Larrin! I managed to spill about 3 quarts of oil today, so I think I will reorder some fast quench!