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I do the fullers manually, John. It's the only way I know to get them perfect. As I progress, I'll post more.That fuller (different name when it's on a sword?) is impressive, wow. If I ever get my forge set up I'm gonna kidnap you
I know I'm not the only one thinking "more pictures!".
That fuller (different name when it's on a sword?) is impressive, wow. If I ever get my forge set up I'm gonna kidnap you
I know I'm not the only one thinking "more pictures!".
I'm not set up to Ht full size swords. This one's going to Brad at Peters HT.Bark River uses A2 in some of there blades, but I've noticed with in the tool manufactures like Lie-Nielsen they have been using A2 and have started making socket chisels out of A2 last I checked those were running about $50.00 dollars a piece and those can probably go toe to toe with the good Japanese chisels. As far as I know A2 is still one of the best plane blade steels. My best guess is with all the great stainlesses available now days they don't have to use A2, the powdered stainlesses steels can surpass it in edge retention but not toughness. Another thing I forgot to mention and if I remember correctly came David Boye A2 needs top notch heat treating, correct temperature is critical. I have had almost all of my stuff heat treated by Bodycote I sent a batch to Paul Bos once and didn't notice a difference in quality. This is just one of my rambling opinions, take it for what it's worth. lol
I'm not set up to Ht full size swords. This one's going to Brad at Peters HT.
They have never done a full size sword for me, and the only reason I went with A2 in the first place is because they can HT a full size sword, but only if it is an air hardening steel. The good thing about Peter's is over time you build up a relationship with the head of the Ht department, Brad. He's a decent guy. I do Ht all of my knives, but anything over 18" goes out.I don't do any heat treating but from what I understand A2 is tricky to heat treat and benefits greatly from a cryogenic quench. I've heard a lot of good things about Peters Heat Treating I may try them some time.
That's awesome, looking forward to more pictures.I do the fullers manually, John. It's the only way I know to get them perfect. As I progress, I'll post more.
Yes Indeed Indeed!Yes indeed, that fuller sure is sweet isn't it.
It's easier to send them out, Scott, and not really that expensive. By the time a guy heat treats a knife, he could almost have another one done, or at least profiled and rough ground. Have you guys ever given any thought to doing folders? I wish I had started doing them early. I encourage both of you to think about it. They outsell fixed blades, and bring a higher price too. As for me and swords, I just like doing them, it's a hell of a challenge. Not a big market for them, although I've done pretty well.Bodycote in Racine only does air hardened steels as well, some time when I have more time I might fart around with some heat treating but now there getting sent out.