W1 Integral
This knife and me went 'round and 'round the shop for two days, but I think I've almost won!First, the Integral blade forged from W1 round stock and heat treated with Satanite backing.I have a little...
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Sweet looking bladeI just found a supplier for W1 and got a Q as to what temp you temper it at. Can it be done like 1095 or 5160 in a household oven?Thanks in advanceNT "Metal Beatin' Gorilla" Bob
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Do you mean temper, or harden?To harden, this was soaked at 1480 degrees for 10 minutes and quenched in Parks #50 quench oil.It was them tempered at 425 degrees two times for 1 1/2 hours each time.
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Temper....425 for 1 1/2 hrs times 2Thanks a tonNT "Metal Beatin' Gorilla" Bob
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I guess your comment about the 1095 and 5160 sort of threw me!It doesn't matter what the steel is as far as the oven goes! 425 is 425 regardless of the steel.I temper my 5160 three times at 350.I have...
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A question about the handle, did you stabilize it yourself or have it done.I have been gethering material to build a knife, I have some pieces of wood that I want to use. I have been thinking about...
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Have it done professionally.There is NO substitue as far as I'm concerned.I buy all mine already done by those who know how and are equipped.If the material you have is truly important to you, have it...
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I just stole this from another site that is going over this exact topic: There's no secret, except maybe the exact conditions each place uses. The wood is impregnated with a "monomer", the precursor...
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kdaknifeThank You for the response.I am just getting started in knife making, finishing wood, and blacksmithing so I think I will make a couple scales and just try putting a sealer and finish on...
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Ready for some tutorial?Personally, not only me I guess, but others as well, see epoxy on scales as not a lot more than to prevent moisture/water from creeping in. Ultimately, your pins and bolts hold...
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kbaknifeThank You for the reply !!I dig your knives, maybe someday I will beable to call one of yours mine.aquamanlr
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