I have a bunch of antique pitchfork heads that were a barn that burned. They were to be used for the Scottish Highland Games, so they need to be able to withstand a lot of stress, which they were great for, before the fire. The tines are bent. I'd like to straighten them, but have no idea what I would need to do to heat treat them, to retain and, hopefully, regain some of the spring qualities of the steel. Any advice?
Background on me. I've done a lot of welding and fabricating, but have no experience as a blacksmith. I would most likley do the heating and straightening using either an OA or oxypropane torch. I could do a primitive coal forge if needed though, if there is an advantage