How to straighten a warped blade without breaking it?

[swamp]

I have a knife that is about to come out of the oven and it's slightly warped. I don't want to snap it off like my last two did. What is the best way to straighten them?

 

[Stag & Steel]

What alloy is the blade?

 

[Ban]

Here is a tutorial from Rich Marchand about straightening a blade during tempering using clamps and shims. Worked like a charm for me.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ring-The-Temper?highlight=Marchand+warp+blade

 

[swamp]

What alloy is the blade?

1084 from bruno.

 

[swamp]

I'll check that out right now, Thanks Ban.

 

[Stag & Steel]

Yep, that's how I straighten...clamped to a bar with shims during temper. It works great!

 

[David Sharp]

I used Rick's recommended straightening method on some non-knife objects today; worked a charm!

David Sharp
Sharpwerks