Gyron R.

14 minutes ago, Steve Sells said:

I relocated your post to a more appropriate place, I suggest you read a bit here and you will find your answer, start with the pinned posts on heat treating.  Welcome to IFI

thank you for relocating, I'm just learning the ropes right now

I am making a knife for a customer whom I know will probably use the knife for food.  I am using spring steel from a leaf spring and I want to know if I should use a certain oil, water, or brine.  What would work best for my situation and how is the best way to do it?