Originally Posted by ironbender
Why canola for the quench?

How far up from the edge are you heat treating? i assume you don't quench the entire knife?


Heated Canola oil works very well to quench simple carbon steels, I got the tip from a couple Master Smith knife makers and the process has served me well.

I hardened the entire blade and about 1/3 up the handle.



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