I have a good knifemaking book that tells me that even before the heat treat begins, the forging needs to be done at the right temps. I was outside at 10 below and could see the blade cool (from orange to grey) as soon as it touched the anvil, especially as I was getting the bevels down. If I don't warm up that anvil while I'm forging am I going to have a hard time later with grain refinement when I heat treat?
Thanks a lot,
Luke
Thanks a lot,
Luke