My first heat treat

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Chad Culverhouse

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Please let me know your thoughts. And also, what I "could" charge for a knife like this.

3/16" thick
1080 steel
Bloodwood handle with yellow vulcanized liners
Brass pins.
Balanced perfectly to the index finger choil, I think.

Also, I've done a few cuts on different materials and the edge has held up, so far

Just looking for some insight, love, and criticism
 
Can't see your pictures, but if it's your first flight you might just use it yourself or give it to someone who will use it. You need to know how it performs brfore charging.
 
Bummer no picture, but one comment would be, there are some standard tests that help determine how well the heat treat went. I like the brass rod test, you can then compare to what the standards are. A flex test is nice, but try this on blades before the handle goes on as you could ruin it! But does give you an idea where you are at, and is a way to let others know how it stands in the standard tests.
 
Links to pictures showed up, able to view. Very fine job, as a first knife to look so good, bet it took a lot of hours? Time should get that down, if your concern is selling. If no one else offers an opinion, I'd guess in the $200 range as a first knife would be a ballpark. It's hard to give an price, understanding your heart is probably into it and you may have a number in mind you would like, expect. I suppose I could add, a knife is worth whatever someone will pay. 'Art' can be like that. Good luck!
 
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