jmccustomknives Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 A while back a thread started about forging files with or without teeth. I forged this knife from a file in which I ground most if not all the teeth from the edges and about 80% from the sides. The knife was then ground, heat treated in such a way as to get a hammon (I was experimenting on methods). After it was ground I didn't see any defects so it was etched, and low and behold, inclusions at the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I tried forging a knife years ago without removing th eteeth. When I quenched it, it had spider cracks all over it. Figured the teeth were just so many stress risers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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