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I just ordered a new Paragon HT furnace. I'm super excited to be able to control temps. I've made about 6 knives out of O-1 over the years but never felt I had control of the HT process. My next knives I plan on using A-2. I've worked with A-2 a lot over the years as a toolmaker but we always sent our HT out. This will be real exciting to begin using and learning.
I think O-1 is a pretty good steel but I think for knife purposes A-2 is even better. I am starting with that because I know how it works. When I was an apprentice (1981) I made a sine bar out of A-2 the thing still looks like I made it yesterday. It's just a great all around tool steel.
I plan on this years Christmas gifts being home-made.....
I think O-1 is a pretty good steel but I think for knife purposes A-2 is even better. I am starting with that because I know how it works. When I was an apprentice (1981) I made a sine bar out of A-2 the thing still looks like I made it yesterday. It's just a great all around tool steel.
I plan on this years Christmas gifts being home-made.....