forgot a blade in the oven

Bailey Knives · Dec 9, 2006

I put a knife in the oven, and then forgot about it. It has probably been tempering at 400 for maybe 3 hours. Is that a problem? I dont think it will affect the knife, but I am not sure. I had already done one cycle for an hour, and now have this one for 3. Hope its ok.

mete · Dec 9, 2006

No problem at all ,in fact we usually recommend at least a 2 hour temper .Even if you left it in overnight it won't hurt.

Bailey Knives · Dec 9, 2006

thanks, thats what I wanted to hear. Kinda thought that, but wanted approval from an expert.

Matt

Will52100 · Dec 9, 2006

It should be fine, but test anyway. It's a good practice to test every blade you do. At least the basics, brass rod and cutting ability will tell you a lot. As long as your oven doesn't spike the temp you'll be fine.

Deweyknives · Dec 9, 2006

Hi Matt, I did'nt think it would hurt but it's good to know from a man who knows steel.

I don't mean to change the subject but I see you both are from the great white north also. Feel free to contact me as nobody up here understands my sickness when you can buy a knife for $5.97 at wally-world

Robert_Phelps · Dec 10, 2006

You can buy a "Knife"

at wal-mart. The little pocket knife I have from there can cut only a small little pile of cardboard before getting dulled like crazy. The knife I made myself lasts almost all day cutting boxes. (I'm stocker at a store)

Bailey Knives · Dec 10, 2006

Will, thanks for the info. I usually test my knife, but I wanted to keep from wasting any time. I have a oven thermometer in the oven and it holds a nice even 400.

I must confess, I once bought many a blade from wal mart. I make whatever I need now, and havent bought a store blade for many years. I occasionally am tempted by some of the knives I have seen here on bladeforums, but now I am a knifemaker, and have been shoveling all my extra cash into buying supplies, and cant afford to buy a knife. If I wasnt making them, I wouldnt be able to afford buying one of my own knives.

Deweyknives · Dec 10, 2006

I know what you mean, Matt. I have quite a collection of factory stuff N.I.B. [not walmart stuff either]. Now would rather make than buy. What I'm gettin' at is I'de like to see a N.Y. makers get-together or hammer-in. No makers to hang with and compare stuff and tell stories up here. Everyone thinks I'm nuts for what I've invested since wally is just up the road.