June 3, 20197 yr 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?
June 3, 20197 yr 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
June 3, 20197 yr 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.
June 3, 20197 yr Author 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
June 3, 20197 yr 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.
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