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I've read every tutorial I can find about treating a blade. I'm making a 12" fighter and I'm seriously confused about all the processes involved into turning a piece of steel into a usable cutting blade.
It seems like everyone has a different method, or process to heat treat and temper their knives. Now, I'm not sure what I need to do.
I don't have a forge, or any serious equipment, but I still want a decent blade -- i.e. -- springy back, hardened edge.
My question is -- if I heat it to it's nonmagnetic state, then let it cool down naturally, then I've annealed it, right?
After that I heat it up again to it's nonmagnetic state and quench the edge into motor oil. Does this produce a good blade, or do I need to take further heating steps? Do I need to do all the "normalizing" stuff or anything after that?
Sorry, I know you guys are probably thinking you aren't going to touch this with a ten-foot pole, but I could use some answers, and I just want a good, workable blade. I want it done right, but I'm not going to try and win any contests with it.
I appreciate any advice you all could offer.
It seems like everyone has a different method, or process to heat treat and temper their knives. Now, I'm not sure what I need to do.
I don't have a forge, or any serious equipment, but I still want a decent blade -- i.e. -- springy back, hardened edge.
My question is -- if I heat it to it's nonmagnetic state, then let it cool down naturally, then I've annealed it, right?
After that I heat it up again to it's nonmagnetic state and quench the edge into motor oil. Does this produce a good blade, or do I need to take further heating steps? Do I need to do all the "normalizing" stuff or anything after that?
Sorry, I know you guys are probably thinking you aren't going to touch this with a ten-foot pole, but I could use some answers, and I just want a good, workable blade. I want it done right, but I'm not going to try and win any contests with it.
I appreciate any advice you all could offer.