Heat treating

[jolson]

I just did a knife quench for the first time. What is the best way to get all the black soot off and shine up the blade again before tempering?

 

[G. Scott H.]

I'd suggest reposting this here: https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/shop-talk-bladesmith-questions-and-answers.741/ This is where the makers hang out.