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I recently came into possession of some AEB-L steel and I have some questions regarding the heat treat of this steel. My first question is about the initial ramp to 1560°F and equalize step. Can I start the heat treat with the knives in the oven or do I put the knives in once the oven reaches...

Hello all, Wondering if there is a difference in quenching oils for 1095 and O1? I was looking and found a Citgo Quenchol 521 listed for both of these steel's. I was under the impression that these steel's needed different quenching oils due to a fast vs medium quenching steels? I am looking to...

Hey folks, I have been making knives for about a year-and-a-half and have come across some discrepancies that I'm wondering if you guys could help clear up for me. I read today that quenching 1095 steel using canola oil would work for blades up to 1/8". I have been using 1095 in 5/32" and...

I recently purchased a knife oven and some foil to wrap my knife (1095 steel) in to heat treat it. My question is in regards to removing the knife from the envelope before quenching. Is it that big of a deal to keep the wrap on and quench to help with cleanup? Does the wrap trap air and cause...