Heat Treat for Damasteel?

[Peter Atwood]

I'm thinking of picking up some Mike Norris Damasteel. I was wondering what the heat treat schedule is for these steels. Anybody know?

 

[Peter Atwood]

No one can tell me? I'm amazed.....I'm just trying to figure out if I can do it easily myself or not. My tempering capabilities only go up to 500f.

 

[Kit Carson]

Peter,
Ask Mike Norris
I've used quite a bit of his damascus. Each type has it's own h/t info and I've heat treated it all with no problems.

 

[Peter Atwood]

Thanks Kit! I didn't realize there were different kinds requiring different schedules.

 

[Paul Bos]

Peter: The process I use is 1975 Deg. F. rapid air quench, Cryo @ -280 . Temper @ 425 Deg. F for 2 Hra @ temp. Repeat temper for 2 more hrs. R\C 60-61. Paul.

 

[Trace Rinaldi]

Paul is the BEST! Aint he?

 

[Peter Atwood]

Indeed! Thank you Mr. Bos, you are truly a gentleman!