Newbie question- Where to heat treat

[studiomk]

Hi, Im mark and Im new here. I did my best to search the forums but perhaps im not totally sure what I'm looking for. I purchased some 444 steel and made a few small fixed blades knives. Now I would like to get them heat treated. I dont have the resources or space currently to make my own furnace. Does anyone on here do it for other members? I can pay by paypal. Also is it totally necessary to heat treat 440c?

Thanks!

 

[gine]

Peters heat treat is popular one. Yes you have to heat treat 440c, it has to be hardened and tempered down or it won't hold an edge.

 

[spareparts]

Peter's is kind of expensive for just a couple of blades. Need to send in about 10 or more before it becomes more economical. Trugrit offers heat treating http://www.trugrit.com/heat_treatment_services.html

Texas Knifemaker's also does http://www.texasknife.com/vcom/projects/cryoform.htm

 

[TheOTBalisong]

Yes, 440c needs to be heat treated, as do all blade steels.
Peters Heat Treat is great, so is Texas Knifemakers, Truegrit, and Darrin Sanders here on Bladeforums.

 

[studiomk]

Ok thanks so much for the tips everyone!