Gyron R. Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Welcome to IFI. Have you read this yet? READ THIS FIRST If I knew where in the world you are located, I would invite you over to see how I quench and test leaf spring steels. I usually handle mine like 5160 but yours may be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyron R. Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 You use the quenching medium that is appropriate for the alloy, not its end use. It won't matter as no residue will be left after polishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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