pearlite handle?

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We recently discussed how having a pearlite spine was not the greatest choice for a good spine, however when I see people quench blades they always seem to not dunk the tang, which to my understandings would render it pearlite(?) Is it good to have a pearlite tang, or is that something that should be quenched and torch tempered as well. Any help is appreciatted.
Jack
 
Tangs are left as pearlite often to make drilling easier. Another reason is quench tank depth.

The technically better method would be to fully harden the tang and blade at the same time, and draw the tang temper down with a torch to the low Rc50's.

All things being equal, a fully martensite blade and tang would be stronger.
In practicality, it probably makes no difference if the tang is one or the other.
 
For years I left the tang out of the quench along with the ricasso transition. No More! I quench the whole blade and draw this area using a tray filled with wet sand and a propane torch. Drill all holes before heat treating.
 
I "try" to quench the entire blade and tang... but you have to hang on to it somewhere... or at least I have to. Perhaps, folks like Nick Wheeler can compel it to the quench tank with his good looks and muscley torso.
 
AVigil said:
Get longer tongs :)
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Seriously, what better time for that pic?


Rick
 
AWESOME!!!! Rick, that has got to make your process time pretty short as you avoid soooo much time looking for tongs.
 
Thanks to all who answered. I have learner a lot here from your guys' help. Thank you All!
Jack
 
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