I have an old Legitimus Collins 1944 MK2 machete that I've had for years. Back when I was quite a bit younger and and a little less stupid, I ruined the blade by putting it in a campfire just to watch it get red hot, probably several times. I could kick myself now for doing that, but I'm curious if anyone knows what type of steel these were made from so that I could possibly try heat treating it again? Or if this is even possible or worth the effort? It's an awesome tool that I'd like to try and revive.
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Legitimus Collins Machete steel type?
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More likely 1055 or 5160. Machetes are impact blades. Mid range carbon content is ideal.
Unless you have an emotional attachment to the blade, you'd be better off buying a new one than trying to re-heat treat the blade.
Unless you have an emotional attachment to the blade, you'd be better off buying a new one than trying to re-heat treat the blade.