MilwaukeeJon Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Reshaped an old flat bastard Nicholson (20-40 years old). And specific thoughts on heat treating/tempering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 12 minutes ago, MilwaukeeJon said: Reshaped an old flat bastard Nicholson (20-40 years old). And specific thoughts on heat treating/tempering? I say, Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilwaukeeJon Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 I did! Now how should I harden/temper the piece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 There are threads dedicated to answering that question: https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/22426-new-knife-maker/ https://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/143-knife-making-classes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilwaukeeJon Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 Read a lot online about working with 1095, which seems to be what many Nicholson files are made from. Ended up doing a three cycle normalization, then quenched the blade in heated canola oil, and then a 2 hour temper at 400 degrees. Sharpened up beautifully and careful sanding highlights the pattern nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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