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Thanks, I have done a bit more reading and will definitely do some testing. Thanks for the help

Thank you, tkoenlein for the heads up.

Thank you, Jason.

I have been doing some more reading about Normalizing and grain refinement. I have a few blades that are ground and ready for HT. ( stock removal ) Should I foil wrap these when I do the normalizing and grain refinement ( is this just called thermal cycling?)? Will leaving it in the foil to...

I certainly like the idea of quick change platens but I am having a hard time trusting having only a magnetic attachment on a platen. If you end up giving it a go, let me know how it works. To be clear, I am not saying it won't work, I am just saying I am having a hard time trusting it.

I have been thinking about making a work rest extender plate using a piece of steel and magnets. Same construction idea as the Wuertz Doubler Plate. That way I can just stick it to my existing work rest when I need the extra length and pop it off when I am done. Neodymium / Rare Earth magnets...

Just in case you haven't seen this Part 2

Thanks to all for taking the time to reply. Kevin, I am using 1/8" W2 bar stock from Aldo , using a electric HT oven and Parks 50 for quench. I haven't done anything to it prior to hardening. I had read that it was important to bring W2 up through the 900* f range slowly but I did not see why...

Is it better to bring W2 up to hardening temp slowly? If so, how slow?

Nice work. I need to make one....one of these days.

If you have any full time makers near you, contact a few and ask if you can come by and and take a shop tour. I wish you the best of luck.

Justin, thanks of taking the time to post all the cool pics!

Thanks for the video. It sometimes helps to be able to see it done rather than just reading how to do it.

Honestly, the first thing I thought was WOW! Nice work.

Thanks guys!

Mr. Cashen , Thank you very much for your reply. You have been a great help !

How could you let Finnigan lick your head for 20 min?! 18 is the max I could stand! haha Y'all got some fine lookin' best friends! Here is a shot of Rilley watching my back in the shop while I grind.

Hi there folks. I am going to be using some W2 that was forged down from round stock for a project. I am making a modified Kwaiken design with a hamon for a customer that is well aware of my lack of experience with W2 and hamons but he is a brave soul and is willing to give me a shot. If any of...

I told her to get off the couch and this is the kind of respect I get ! :lol:

Thanks George. I will do some checking into knife laws over there. I will take Laurence's advice and label it kitchen cutlery . Many Thanks to y'all!