DLBrothers
Well-Known Member
I purchased a billet and now have gotten three blades rough ground to 60g. I figured now is a good time to get some advice before I screw anything up:
1: to what grit should I finish the blades prior to HT?
2: the maker supplied HT guide, which I'm sure is sufficient. However, any advice is appreciated on that part. It is Alabama Damascus random billet, .170 thick. I have a digital electric furnace and was planning to use the mineral oil mixture I use for 01 to quench. Sound good?
3: these will be "using" blades so what would be the best temper regimen?
4: I am sure you etch after HT, also assume you etch after handle attachment- correct? - see #5
5: how does one get the damascus pattern to show on the tang between slabs? I finish my slabs after they are permanantly attached to the knife - that proves problematic as far as I can figure it.
6: how / when do you apply the electrical etched maker's mark?
7: Is it "ethical" to do that on a purchased billet blade? I have no way to credit the maker of the billet otherwise.
Thanks Dogs!
1: to what grit should I finish the blades prior to HT?
2: the maker supplied HT guide, which I'm sure is sufficient. However, any advice is appreciated on that part. It is Alabama Damascus random billet, .170 thick. I have a digital electric furnace and was planning to use the mineral oil mixture I use for 01 to quench. Sound good?
3: these will be "using" blades so what would be the best temper regimen?
4: I am sure you etch after HT, also assume you etch after handle attachment- correct? - see #5
5: how does one get the damascus pattern to show on the tang between slabs? I finish my slabs after they are permanantly attached to the knife - that proves problematic as far as I can figure it.
6: how / when do you apply the electrical etched maker's mark?
7: Is it "ethical" to do that on a purchased billet blade? I have no way to credit the maker of the billet otherwise.
Thanks Dogs!