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I have a customer who is crazy enough that he wants me to try hamons on some of his blades, knowing full well I have never (deliberately) done hamons. (I did get one unplanned on a thich chopper - just because the monster blade was too much for an even quench.
I have read Stephan Fowler's awesome tutorial, and it raises some questions - as most good learning experiences do.)
Rob!
I have read Stephan Fowler's awesome tutorial, and it raises some questions - as most good learning experiences do.)
- Is it reasonable to go to 400g finish pre HT. I understand good hamon steels are shallow hardening, so I'm guessing you don't want to sand it all away.
- For learning - 1095 or W2?
- I see no indication of temper. I understand the soft spine should help protect against breakage, but what prevents the edge from chipping if it is full hard?
- I use Haughton Quench K (a 9 second oil) -= presume it's fast enough? Sections would be likely 1/8 or 5/32.
Rob!