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    WIP Update

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    First hardening cycle

    No problem Boss. I certainly don't want to come across with any negative tones. Scott I will definitely update as I go. Thanks guys!
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    First hardening cycle

    Lol. We aren't "going" anywhere. I'm fully aware of the controversy, especially reading Wick's bio I see he already has some kind of beef. I'm not here to feed into that. I'm here to share what's going on in my shop presently , good bad, whatever. And learn from all of it.
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    First hardening cycle

    Steve I'm not too sure either. I believe the first two say in a nutshell that I'm wasting time, I've seen fantastic knives from several people using the method I'm choosing to employ , tested repeatedly to destruction and the last fella is pretty cool suggesting let's make a test blade and treat...
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    First hardening cycle

    Thanks Scott! I do indeed plan on trying many different approaches. Those four are all 52100 from the same bearing. I don't know the precise temperature of the heat as I take the edge and bottom third of the blade slightly past non magnetic then quench in 160 deg Texaco Type A. But I will...
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    First hardening cycle

    I am following protocols set forth by Ed Fowler and the HEPK which can be found in the DVD "Bearings to Blades" circa 1995. 30 years of empirical data and testing confirmed by 2 independent metallurgists.
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    First hardening cycle

    Our goal with the multiple cycles is maximum grain refinement.
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    First hardening cycle

    Thanks Wayne! I'll keep the thread updated as I go.
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    First hardening cycle

    Here are my first 4 forged blades lounging around in oil after the first hardening cycle. When they get room temp in the freezer they go and we'll do it two more times.
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    Howdy from Wyoming

    Right on bud. Nice to meet you
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    Howdy from Wyoming

    Absolutely! Thank you.
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    Howdy from Wyoming

    Thank you. Glad to be here Perryknifeworks .
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    First complete forging

    Thanks slatroni. Do it up!
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    First complete forging

    Thanks Ausbrooks! I'll update as I go. It's slow going. Between tattooing and trying to sync up free time w my mentor. We'll get there one day.
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    Howdy from Wyoming

    Can do! I was an HT. Worked with a lot of bees in Bahrain and at Rivron. If you have Instagram my handle is @bigdaddykeen
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    First complete forging

    I thought I'd share a few in process pics of my first blade. 52100 bearing steel.
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    Howdy from Wyoming

    Hey all! My name is Jason, 14 yr Navy vet currently residing in Riverton WY getting back to knife making with some great new mentorship. I am also a tattooer and tattoo machine builder. Look forward to seeing all the goings on around here.
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