canman Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Has anyone made any knives from the 5160 that some of us ordered from burtoncutlery? Do you have any pics? How or Did you heat treat? I am hoping to start on something in the near future and was just curious. Thanks for your time, canman:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Richards Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I have made many knives from5160.. Not from the material specifically from burtons stock. if you take a look at my website there are a few there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Richards Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Heat treat was with a torch at the time these were made. I am setting up a salt pot now, just more control. Heat to one color change over nonmagnetic and quench in warm (peanut) oil. Like many I have now switched my oil to an actual quench oil. I am using a lot of W2 so Parks 50 is my primary oil. Temper 375 for 2 hours repeat and check edge for chip out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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