quenching air hardening steel

[Jared Stenoien]

ok i know the reason a lot of people like air hardening steels is because of the tendency not to warp so bad and not having to deal with oil quenching, but i was wondering what would happen if you did do an oil quench with an air hardening steel like D2, would it be kinda like water quenching an oil hardening steel?

 

[Larrin]

It would actually benefit from faster quenching. There is basically zero chance of cracking, and you'll get higher hardness.

 

[Gossman Knives]

I oil quenched D2, A2, S7 and 154CM. Clean up and warping is a problem oil quenching these steels. I plate quench now and see no difference in hardness levels between the two types of quench. I blow compressed air in between the plates which yields a faster cool down then oil.
Scott

 

[Jared Stenoien]

thanks, that's kind of what i was wondering, i just havent ever heard anyone mention anything about it before