New project

[kyratshooter]

KyRat, if your trying to discredit my knowledge as a knifemaker, so be it. If you are a mastersmith, answer this...why does a file take a hamon? Both O-1 and O-2 have to high amounts of Mn to get one.

This brings me to the only other point I care to make, the reason you have been getting good results for the past 40 years with files is because you are actually treating them as a simple steel. Getting the metal red hot then dipping in oil will get a usable treatment out of w-1 or w-2 and 1095 if you are fast getting it to the oil. O-1 needs a soak time of 15 minutes at 1500* and really benefits from normalizing cycles. I can do it with a gas forge (although not as good as if I used my kiln) by placing the blade in a pipe to keep it out of direct heat and watching the blade very carefully.

BTW, a hay rake is a good choice. Simple steel like that can be done with very primitive methods. Have a nice nap while you temper it!

Not trying to dis you at all. I know very little about a lot of things. Less than I was sure of about many others.

As far as being a master smith, that is not a skill that is restricted to knifemaking. Most of my work was tools, household impliments and general repairs. Knives were a fun thing I did when no big jobs were present. I was simply doing what I had been told and what was working for me long term.

As far as the hamon goes, I have never attempted the clay process and have no need for wavy lines along the blade. My knives are utility pieces and normally very primitive.

I am not a master knifemaker and will never be one. And it bothers me not one bit.

I just hope Klkat gets a temper on his blade.

[crashdive123]

As most here know, my technical knowledge regarding steels, heat treatments, etc. is far less than many on here. I want to say for the record that Camp10 has always offered me good advice that has worked, as have several others. Kevin - I'd say just do it and see how it turns out. If it doesn't work, there are plenty more files around so you can try it again.

[klkak]

Any one ever use 1075 steel?

Is it any good for a general purpose knife?

[Camp10]

Any one ever use 1075 steel?

Is it any good for a general purpose knife?

I have mixed feelings with 1075 but cant give you a real reason why. It tests fine, with an oil quench and a temper at 350* it will be plenty hard. It is cheap to buy and easy to work. I just dont like the way the scale breaks when I quench it.. it doesnt seem like it "worked". I guess that's a dumb reason. LOL!

To answer your question, yes it would make a good general purpose knife IMO.

[klkak]

I was given a couple "Condor" Bushcraft knives. I don't like the grind they came with and was considering changing it. Will probably do it cold so I don't have to re-temper them.

[canid]

the bed frame steel i use a lot of seems to be something like 1075. it's a treat to use.

[klkak]

Here is an updated pic of this project. I did some work on it last night.

I'm going to heat treat it today.

I have some black micarta that I'll use for the scales.

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[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

Looking very good Klack!

[klkak]

Looking very good Klack!

There is no "c" in my name thank you very much.

[Sourdough]

There is no "c" in my name thank you very much.

Looks good, Clack............Hehehehehe (Me bad Puppy, bad, bad)

[klkak]

Maybe I should change my name to "clcac" seeing as you folks insist on putting c's in it.

[Rick]

It does look nice, klkak. See? There's no C in his name and no P in his ool.

[klkak]

Well I'm not changing my name!

[crashdive123]

Looking good Chevin.

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

So I "C" there is no "C" in Klkak, but there is in "clumsy" and drop "c". If it is a lie you told it......

I apologize for mispelling your screen name, I was on lunch and in a hurry!

[klkak]

How bout Krash, Kowboi, Krick. I think I'll just leave Sourdough alone cuz he's just old.

[crashdive123]

I can live with that as long as there are

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[Rick]

Well, crapola. I'm the only one that got your name right and you misspelled mine. Oooh. Doughnuts.