Beginning knife maker

[Vtnrwyers]

Hey I'm making a new knife and am think about using AEB-L steel and want to know if that's a good steel to use also if it's ok to quench in canola oil. Should I heat up the canola oil?

 

[comet_sharp]

If you plan on doing your own heat treat I would start with a simple carbon steel like 1084 or something. I'm using D2 and 52100 as a new maker but am going to send off for heat treat. AEB-L seems like its best with some cryo to get the HT where you want it.

 

[gratmars]

You can find heat treat recipes on the web. It may be far better to send it off to a professional though.

 

[Matt Rochester]

You can oil quench but I don't think cona oil will work. It's best to plate quench to help keep things straight. You will need a heat treat oven as a torch or forge are not able to heat evenly or accurately enough to maximize this steels abilities. If you're using a torch or forge and want to use canola oil then pick up some 1084. $17 for 48" from njsteelbaron.com.