My worst knife heat treating day ever last Tuesday

I messed up three blades in one afternoon. First one came out too soft because my oven thermocouple was off by 50 degrees. Second one cracked right down the middle during quench. Third one warped so bad it looked like a banana. Went through $30 worth of 1084 steel in 4 hours straight. Have you ever had a day where nothing goes right with your forge?

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mitchell.nancy3mo ago

1084 is a beginner steel, man. Next time try O1 or AEB-L and dial in your process so you aren't blaming the oven for your own mistake.

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davis.dakota3mo ago

Right? That felt a little harsh honestly.

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