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Bolsters

Thread starter otsblades
Start date Jul 4, 2023

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otsblades

Jul 4, 2023

#1

What's everyone's opinion on heat treating 416 stainless steel bolsters?

Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith

ilmarinen - MODERATOR

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Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

Jul 4, 2023

#2

I don't really have an oppinion, but stainless steel isn't stainless until it is heat treated.

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Jason Fry

Jul 6, 2023

#3

Many people don’t.

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DevinT

Jul 7, 2023

#4

They are more stain resistant and more scratch resistant when heat treated.

Hoss

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