grill for tempering?

[22wmr]

has anyone ever used a grill for tempering knives?

 

[Don Hanson III]

No.

The cheapest easiest is an old or new toaster oven, not the best but it'll work.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Several makers have tried to point out that you are asking a question with the wrong term. Tempering is making the steel less brittle after it has been hardened. You first have to harden it by heating it to a certain point (about 1450-1500F) and cooling it quickly in oil or water. You can use a torch, or a coal or propane forge to heat the steel that hot. A grill or just a fire won't work. To temper it AFTER it is hardened you can use any heat source that can be controlled to an even temperature around 350-400F. You can use a torch or other heat source with a bit of experience, but those techniques are not for the novice. If you get a book and read it,then talk to your mom about putting the blades in the oven to bake for an hour at 375F, I think she will understand. First you must understand what you are doing. A place to find a lot of information on heat treating and knife making is www.knifehow.com .
Stacy

 

[22wmr]

I got the knife hardend, but need to temper it now. mom will not let me use the stove.

 

[Barkes Knife Shop]

I saw it one time in my life. But I like using Heat treat Oven myself. Have a great day.............................

 

[scottickes]

You could look for a toaster oven at a garage sale and use that.

 

[GibsonFan]

mom will not let me use the stove.

If you clean the blade first, even with just dish-soap, and get any oil or grease off of it, it won't stink or smoke when you put it in the oven. If moms still won't let ya, get yourself a toaster oven like scott said and put in in the garage or something.