Peanut oil for O-1 and 5160

[AA Forge]

Would anyone happen to know if quenching in 130F-150F peanut oil will fully harden O-1 and 5160? Looking at switching to these steel and I want to be sure I get a good heat treat. Any help is appreciated!

Thanks,
Adam

 

[Andrew Colglazier]

Would anyone happen to know if quenching in 130F-150F peanut oil will fully harden O-1 and 5160? Looking at switching to these steel and I want to be sure I get a good heat treat. Any help is appreciated!

Thanks,
Adam

I can't help you with O-1 as I haven't ever worked with it, but I use peanut oil with most of my spring steel knives and it works well for me. You might go up to the stickies and peruse them, as there are a couple of threads there dealing with this and similar subjects.

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Andy