I cool it to 50-70 Celsius before I put it in tempering oven .I can t see difference in hardness , BUT I need hardness tester to prove that ...........You should ALWAYS cool the metal to the full Mf point if you want a properly hardened blade. .
The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is available! Price is $250 ea (shipped within CONUS).
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/