DonL
Well-Known Member
Okay, I've searched for the answer for these two questions and keep getting mixed results. Figured I might get mixed answers here, but I'm gonna ask anyways!
First off, what is a double/triple quench? Is it an interrupted quench or do you take the blade back to the hardening temp after you quench it the first time?
I see some makers stating that they double/triple quench and I was just wondering what that actually meant and the benefits of doing it.
The other question I have is about blade geometry. I read a lot where the maker says they ground the blade to a convex shape. Are they talking about grinding an actual convex cutting edge or is the entire width of the blade convex? If it's the entire width, how does one go about grinding a convex shape on the blade? I've always been under the impression that a flat grind was the toughest edge you could put on a blade.
Thanks for your help. I promise to have more of these noob questions in the future :what!:
First off, what is a double/triple quench? Is it an interrupted quench or do you take the blade back to the hardening temp after you quench it the first time?
I see some makers stating that they double/triple quench and I was just wondering what that actually meant and the benefits of doing it.
The other question I have is about blade geometry. I read a lot where the maker says they ground the blade to a convex shape. Are they talking about grinding an actual convex cutting edge or is the entire width of the blade convex? If it's the entire width, how does one go about grinding a convex shape on the blade? I've always been under the impression that a flat grind was the toughest edge you could put on a blade.
Thanks for your help. I promise to have more of these noob questions in the future :what!: