Damascus heat treating instructions!!!

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I baught some Alabama damascus a while back, but have some how lost the heat treating and etching instructions some where. I know this question is asked all the time but I was wondering if anyone has the instructions or a link to where I can get them!!!
Thanks in advance Jason...
 
I always did it just like 5160 and have had good results....i swear the ht spec sheet is out on the net someplace made by them, though....its not on their website anymore. I would just email them just to be sure.
 
Take to 1200 or so and hold a few minutes..raise to nonmagnetic and hold for two minutes, quench in oil. If you have an oven..same as above but take to 1550 for two minutes and oil quench. Temper at 350-450 depending upon R required.
 
jsmithknives said:
I baught some Alabama damascus a while back, but have some how lost the heat treating and etching instructions some where. I know this question is asked all the time but I was wondering if anyone has the instructions or a link to where I can get them!!!
Thanks in advance Jason...
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Here it is.
damascusheattreat.jpg
 
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Thanks guys that did the truick! This will be my first damascus blade so i am anxious to see how it comes out!!!
 
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