Heat Treating Service?

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clearrain

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Hi everyone, I'm a new blade maker and have a small problem... I work in an area with limited space ( i.e. my apartments balcony). I have a blade that is nearly finished, dimensions are just over 42" long (including tang) 2.5" at widest point and close to .25" thick. It is made from 80crv2 steel. My problem is that I dont have the room, nor can I justify the cost of building a heat treating forge large enough for this blade. Is there anyone on the forum who would be able to heat treat and temper the blade for me? Preferably for under $100 (I'm on a tight budget, as I'm sure most of us are...).It will still be a little while before the blade is ready (most likely after the holidays), I would just like to get something lined up. Thanks, Steve
 
Hi Steve, I think you may have a tough time finding some one on here with the capabilities of heat teat such a long blade. Maybe you can find a sword maker that could do it. I know some have salt pots that can handle 42" but very few if any on here. I think your best bet is to find a commercial heat treater to heat treat the blade. Most have a min. charge though and it will likely be around $100 or more. If I where you I would call Peters heat treat and talk to them.

Good Luck,
Brett Mathews
Esteem Grinders
 
Hi Brett, I've found a lot of good reviews on Peters and don't mind paying the money for a profesonal job. I do wonder if anyone here has used them for HT on longer blades like mine? Also, anyone ever receive warped blades from them? I understand warping is a risk during HT, especially with longer blades, but I've spent the last 9 months on the blade and would be devastated to receive it back warped! Thanks
 
Peters has done hundreds and hundreds of blades for me. Never a warped one, ever. However, most of my blades are in the 6-8" range overall length. I've never done a goliath, so no experience there
 
Peters does oil hardening steels up to 20" and air hardening up to 44" as per their website.
 
So Peters wouldnt be an option for me then as 80crv2 is an oil hardening :/ Any other ideas?
EDIT: Ive found some sources saying 80CrV2 is oil hardened, some say air hardened. Can anyone confirm?
 
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Hey Bro the best thing you can do is call Peters and see what they say. They will tell you right away if it can be air harden.

Brett Mathews
Esteem Grinders
 
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