Anyone do contract clay heat treat?

Chiro75

Chiro75

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I am working on the first knife that I have done for a LONG time, and it will end up being a gift. It is larger than what I am used to doing, but so far it is turning out pretty nice. As far as heat treating it, though, I think I am underpowered for what it will take. The knife is a traditional sort of tanto cut from 1" wide, 1/8" thick 1084 stock. The blade is probably between 5 and 6 inches long overall. Convex ground with a file. Edge os sharp already, and I already ground in a bit of a curve that I suppose normally happens from the hot blade hitting the water. I am used to doing a differential HT with oil quench on 1084 but I just don't have the ability to heat a blade this size (not that it's that big, but I'm used to the 3" blade scale!). Also, the blade has a false edge running about 4/5 of its length. Since it's roughly Japanese in style, I might like to have it clay treated for a nice hamon, if it isn't too late. Anyone who does this (and has experience!), please email me with a price estimate. Thanks!
 
Steve...

WoW,, Strange....

Was just wondering what you've been up to..Haven't seen or heard from you in quite awhile..

Hows it hang' N??

Still making sheaths ??

ttyle

Eric...
 
Normark, I have been doing my best to get my practice up and running. It's been a year and things are getting to the point that they're paying for themselves. Working 12+ hours per day (not all doctors keep cushy hours!) doesn't leave much time for much else. I haven't been buying knives, making them or doing up any sheaths. Work, work and more work! Also, I just got my workbench cleaned up, and spent last weekend hanging pegboard and actually getting some crap off the table. I started this latest project yesterday and it's pretty much done except for HT and everything following it. Felt good to make something. The last knife I made was probably 6-8 months ago and I made a really stupid handle, so I sort of dropped it for a while. When I get through with this project I will probably need a leather sheath. Any recommendations?
 
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