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Do a "search" Kim, there's lots of discussion and info on 52100 (way more than you'll want to read). You'll see a lot of mixed opinions on how to treat this steel. It's bit tougher to forge than some of the others and the HT is less forgiving if you make a mistake. Makes a great blade if you nail the HT.
Try reducing and stretching out some 3"ers by hand. Not for the novice or faint of heart.
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