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This is a discussion on edge quenching within the Knives in General forums, part of the Bladesmithing category; This may be stupid but, After edge quenching do you temper and if so how would you temper it. Thanx ...


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Old 06-27-2008, 05:11 PM
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This may be stupid but,
After edge quenching do you temper and if so how would you temper it.
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Old 06-27-2008, 05:17 PM
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You must temper any carbon steel after hardening. I put it in an oven at the right temp for the steel and the intended use. If you need more info you will have to give us more info as to what type of steel you are using and what the knife is intended for.

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