1075 Steel

[Flagg]

I have been given 2 lengths of 1 3/4 inch wide by 1/8 inch thick 1075 steel and do NOT know the heat treating procedure
I normally use 1080

HELP please
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[kvaughn]

I would ask a mod to move this to the knifemakers sub-forum for better answers. Use the report triangle lower left in your post.--KV

 

[zhyla]

I *think* you can use the same procedure as for 1080/1084.

 

[DevinT]

It is nearly the same as 1080, use the same HT.

Hoss

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

1080 or 1084 HT will be fine. Austenitize at 1500F for a few minutes. Quench in fast oil. Temper at 425-450F for one hour, twice.

For a hamon, use 1475F and quench in brine.