Heat treating when do i

FOG2

FOG2

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Stop removing material from the A2 blank im working on and have the heat treating/hardening done? And do i send it ruff ? Or should i try to get the finish close to where i want it b4 sending. Thanks !
 
Best ask your heat treater. Different processes produce different results and may dramatically alter the amount of post heat treat work you have to do.

Rob!
 
A-2 is slightly different than stainless steels, but all steels need to be smooth and free from any deep scratches before HT. I usually recommend sanding to a good 400 grit finish as a minimum. As Rob said, depending on what method the heat treater uses, sometimes the blade comes back looking exactly like it left, thus reducing finishing time a lot. The big things to avoid are any potential stress risers, and having too thin an edge. With A-2, I would suggest an edge thickness of .030" and with stainless steels .020" .

No blade should be heat treated that could be described as, "rough".

Stacy
 
Thanks folks !
I did contact the person doing the treating and his answer mirrored yours.

Tis my 1st blade so i have LOTS to learn
 
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