Why heat treatment is so important to get right

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Why heat treatment is so important to get right

Postby Denim » Tue Feb 16, 2010 6:17 pm

Here's an example of a blade that's not heat treated properly:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxy04Rs22Fg

Here's an example of what a good blade will stand up to when the steel is heat treated properly:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRnVY9qLCEE
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Re: Why heat treatment is so important to get right

Postby carver » Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:43 am

Nice one Pete :D
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Re: Why heat treatment is so important to get right

Postby Denim » Sun May 02, 2010 3:24 pm

Cheers mate ;)
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