Oh yes. It's slowly roasting in 200C (~400F).
But I made sure to get them all red hot & crispy first in the forge.
Now I just tenderize them a bit
You got it! Before digging in, just make sure you have a good dental planSweet!!! I'll take one with a baked potato and a side salad....
That's regular 'ol O1 tool-steel.What Rockwell hardness will that give you? What steel are you using?
You know, so am II'm excited to see what you have here!
Edge retention isn't that important in straights IMO.I see. I use O1 for plane irons, and heat-treat at 350 for R62-64. I take it you're looking more for ease of sharpening than edge retention? A lower hardness would make for easier stropping.
Yes, canola oil in a big metal jar. Smells way better then burnt motor-oil..How did you quench them? Oil? I have books where the knife smith tempered in toaster ovens. I can't wait to see how they turn out.
I just wanna know....how do I get in line for one?
I'm sad to say that it's American made O1.I hope that's Swedish steel
Didja use the big ol' portable forge ?
No concern at all actually. After the blade cools I go over them with a wire-brush & emory-cloth to remove scale & then I wipe them down with a rag soaked in acetone.Are there any concerns for outgassing while heating them in the oven? The concern I would have is for the release of toxic chemicals or metals during the process. What happens when you heat the oven to cook a meal? Even a larger concern if you have children. Would there be a coating left over that would be released during cooking.
I think a toaster over outdoors would be better. However, great work, can't wait to see how it when its finished.
No compensation, just good 'ol tactic of relying on your good luck..Hi,
I also wanted to ask, how did you compensate for a residential stoves thermal swings? Average residential stoves can swing 30 degrees or more during each cycle.
The swings are best measured with a digital type, fast read probe. Not to mention, that if the stove hasent been recently calibrated, there's no telling what the temp is (without measuring).
I'll talk to my sales-division & tell them to move my man Kentos up to the top of the waiting line.I just wanna know....how do I get in line for one?
I'll make sure they'´ll move you up to on the list too .