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I have a question for the seasoned gents here about heat treating. I don't do my own, but I think I am starting to understand how it affects my blades to a good degree.
My question pertains to blades sent to HT that are ground down near final, but far enough away to prevent warping.
When these are heat treated, and I'm asking about AEBL but others should apply, does the grind cause a differential HT across the profile of the blade?
I am thinking because it is thinner the edge is going to heat up and cool down more quickly. That said, in plate quench, the blade will be furthest from the plates, so it may cool down more slowly than the spine.
Do these factors come into play in hardness or is the difference negligible? Any studies or experience supporting this would be most interesting.
Thanks all
My question pertains to blades sent to HT that are ground down near final, but far enough away to prevent warping.
When these are heat treated, and I'm asking about AEBL but others should apply, does the grind cause a differential HT across the profile of the blade?
I am thinking because it is thinner the edge is going to heat up and cool down more quickly. That said, in plate quench, the blade will be furthest from the plates, so it may cool down more slowly than the spine.
Do these factors come into play in hardness or is the difference negligible? Any studies or experience supporting this would be most interesting.
Thanks all
