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I read somewhere that old large circular saw blades were plate quenched to keep them from warping, and L6 was used because it's deep hardening enough to reach full hardness when plate quenched. Don't know if it's true, but it makes sense to me.
 
Phillip, you did a great job reveling that Admiral's L6 was not L6.

From the early 80s through mid/late 90s I cut up several hundred old/new, large circle saw blades (2' to 4' dia.) and made several thousand knives from it. This steel spark tested like 1084 or similar, it did not air harden and was easy to get hamon. All this points away from L6.
 
Don Hanson III said:
Phillip, you did a great job reveling that Admiral's L6 was not L6.

From the early 80s through mid/late 90s I cut up several hundred old/new, large circle saw blades (2' to 4' dia.) and made several thousand knives from it. This steel spark tested like 1084 or similar, it did not air harden and was easy to get hamon. All this points away from L6.
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Thanks, but I was far from the first person to notice the discrepancy. All I did was send a sample to Mr. Doyle... :)
 
Phillip Patton said:
True... :D I think I deserve a metal. Oooh, that was bad... :D
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What is up with you anyhow, Why do you have to rock the boat? What is wrong with the status quo? Why is there always some trouble maker that has to stir the pot and ask questions they are not supposed to ask? Why can't you just believe everything you read and go with the flow? You contrary stick in the mud!

Keep up the good work:D
 
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