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Old 04-26-2018, 11:35 AM
jimmontg jimmontg is offline
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If i try soaking the blade for a bit, which temperature should i aim for? Is it just above critical or should i go the bit higher and try keeping it at quenching temperature?
Do i risk overheating if i do something wrong? [/QUOTE]

Like Ray said O1 is pretty forgiving about overheating as long as it isn't too extreme Rasmus. With the vanadium in it, your O1 is a little more forgiving. Try for just above critical, but make sure you stay above critical. With charcoal l think you shouldn't be in too much danger of over-heating once you turn your air blast down. I used to try to get a uniform color when I heat treated with charcoal and unknowingly made a better knife as a consequence. l did not fuss about the tang area, just the blade was all l was interested in heat treating.
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