heat treat help

[boyscout]

I have searched hi and low for a blade to fit certain specs but can't find it. SOoooo..
I'm thinking of grinding my own, however I'm wondering if I can send it to someone to have it heat treated.
Is this done? Any suggestions?
Thanks much
JB

 

[Taz]

It depends on the steel. Paul Bos is an incredible Heat Treater, Rob Simonich is also very good, too. Rob can do the oil quench stuff, whereas Paul Bos can olny o air quench steels due to environmental regulations. 1095, O-1, L6 can be heat treated at a machine shop..heat with oxy acetelyne torch till non magnetic, quench in oil, temper in kitchen oven.