im not going to attempt to hide my ignorance because it won't get me anywhere....
I have seen other blacksmiths temper tools by simply heating them up to a blue (or whatever appropriate color for the tool) and quench at that heat to temper, and i have copied the practice on my own tools with success.
However, after reviewing some old threads, i see that it seems blades require hours at a steady temp.
Could someone please give a steady explanation?