Recommendation? Hatchet HRC

[Colby L.]

I am ready to send some full tang hatchets to JTknives for heat treating. They are 1/4" 1075. They will be used mostly for delimbing, kindling prep, and general boredom killers around camp. What would be the suggested HRC for these? Mid 50s?

 

[A.McPherson]

High 50s

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

I agree, Rc 58-59 would be good.

 

[Colby L.]

Thank you A.McPherson and Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith - I am glad I asked!