Heat Treatment
10 minOil Quench vs Water Quench: Complete Guide for Bladesmiths
Oil or water for quenching your blade? Learn when to use each, which steels require which, and how to avoid cracking. Clear decision guide inside.
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Guides
15 minHeat Treatment 101: A Beginner's Guide for Bladesmiths
Master the fundamentals of knife heat treatment with our comprehensive beginner's guide. Learn normalizing, hardening, quenching, and tempering techniques.
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