??? on heat treating

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three crows

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I am a new comer to knife making, I have been using D-2 steel, and depending on a friend to heat treat for me. I am trying to become more independant and was wondering what is the best steel for oil quinching. Thanks for any help
 
Welcome to Blade Forums & shoptalk.

The easiest knife steel to heattreat is 1084. Well within the means of most do-it-yourself'ers.
[available from www.njsteelbaron.com]

Look thru the ~stickies~ at the top of the main page here and read,read,read. There is a ton of gread information on every aspect of knifemaking.

Good luck & have fun!!

Also, fill out some info about you so we can help you better. By knowing your age,occupation,location,etc. we can give better answers according to your skill level & understanding. Besides, there may be a famous maker just across town from you.
 
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I can not recommend 1084 enough. I just receintly purchased an Evenheat oven to finally do my own heat treating. I have had some done for me and it makes a GREAT knife. I just heat treated 10 blades this weekend with excellent results. I can not be happier with everything.
 
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