Those high alloy steels don’t “need” cryo either. Using liquid ntirogen with the same hardening temperature gets about 63.5 Rc as-quenched. Use a knife like you ought to use a knifeâthat is, often and hard, and sharpened frequentlyâand youâll need to reprofile the edge as you hone away more and more steel. From here, the trail slowly descends as the ridge bends around the basin. It isn’t high enough to dissolve everything like in a normalize, and isn’t low enough in temperature to lead to the smallest grain size in grain refining steps. Many folks leave the edge much thicker, but like I said this works well for me. 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Of course, focusing on any one of these factors at the expense of the others: steel selection, heat treatment, and edge geometry, is a mistake and each should be optimized for the given knife. Instead of dropping the heated knife into the quenching medium tip first, submerging the entire knife, the edge quench involves submerging one third to one half of the blade's width (cutting edge first) into the quenching medium. In general, heat treatments are recommended in datasheets that will apply to the most situations, as the steel may be sold in a range of thicknesses, and used in many different applications. Ray Mears, noted survivalist and knife-sharpening master, has an excellent video on sharpening knives in the field, below. I also performed an edge retention comparison between cryo and non-cryo D2 steel and found no difference apart from hardness, see that here. Some knife users or makers report happily that their knife edge rolled in use as evidence of its good toughness, but it is mostly evidence that the steel wasn’t hard enough and/or the edge geometry wasn’t robust enough. Itâs incredibly hard for a manufacturer to get it right and even harder to prime up the edge, but once done correctly, this knife is staying exactly as it is for a ton of time and loads of abuse. I found this with my own experiments of AEB-L as in the previous plot. However, it has become somewhat fashionable to talk about knife performance as entirely (or almost entirely) controlled by the knifemaker’s skill in heat treatment. more transformed retained austenite after first tempering means less fresh martensite which should means higher toughness . 10. Myths about End Properties after Heat Treating. This article provides some insights and workarounds for one of the most vexing problems you will encounter when sharpening a knife — wire edges. However, you can do the same with high alloy and stainless steels with appropriate selection of austenitizing temperature. If you are doing a double sided knife make sure that you do an equal amount of filing in both sides or it won't sharpen right. In general, the difference between any “good” and “super” heat treatment is going to be relatively small. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Differential hardening is a method used in heat treating swords and knives to increase the hardness of the edge without making the whole blade brittle. I have suggesting modified tempering routes of secondary hardening steels : Required fields are marked *. [2] Lement, Bernard S. Distortion in tool steels. Make sure you get out of the quench and straight into the cold treatment no matter what steel and heat treatment is being used. In tempering, the steel is heated to a much lower temperature, and it softens and becomes more ductile (pliable). More fun - a smooth edge without bends or chips, which is ⦠Many specific examples could be given of the heat treatment parameters that knifemakers are worried about in datasheets, but one is hold time at the austenitizing (hardening) temperature. For example, low alloy steels tend to drop off rapidly in toughness if they are hardened from too high a temperature, see 5160 for an example below which has a significant drop in toughness when using 1550°F. A few strokes on a strop (counting strokes and alternating sides) with different compounds will rid you of a wire edge. âTowards efficient microstructural design and hardness prediction of bearing steelsâAn integrated experimental and numerical study.â Materials & Design 133 (2017): 464-475. Quench the titanium part in a suitable quenching media: a water bath or air for alpha-beta and beta titanium alloys, and an oil bath for alpha alloys. I started out with 100 grit and then went in 100 grit increments all the way to 600. If you can’t prevent the creation of a wire edge by systematically counting strokes or passes and keeping your grind angle consistent, then you need to sharpen with a plan to address the wire edge after it comes into existence. High alloy steels, on the other hand, can usually be austenitized over a rather wide range of temperatures because the carbides dissolve over a wider temperature range, this means that hardness changes more slowly with temperature changes, and the higher carbide content also means that grain growth is slower. That raised, toothy section is a wire edge. Virtually any knife steel can be heat treated with or without cryo, depending on the hardening temperature that is selected. However, higher hardness levels can be achieved when using cold treatments, see the chart for AEB-L below, where the minimum temperature is labeled as “LN2” (cryo), “freezer” (a household freezer), or “room temperature” (no cold treatment): You can see that the hardness peaks around 62 Rc with no cold treatment, using a hardening temperature of 1925°F. I reviewed the literature here. Somewhat of an extension of the above myth is the legend of the knifemaker who has a super ultra heat treatment that leads to double the toughness, triple the edge retention, etc. Point 10. But knife sharpening is a bit of a challenge: part ye olde craftsmanship, part geometry, and part voodoo. A regulator block is used to hold the blade at the correct depth. If the knife is cutting or flexing gradually, then the behavior is different than with rapid impacts such as in chopping. Some steel-heat treatment combinations can even be relatively soft (rolling when performing flexing cuts in hard materials) but still have relatively poor toughness leading to chipping when chopping. Once your knife is properly hardened, you should be able to run a worn file down the edge and have it skate over the surface. This practice may have started with a kernel of truth to it, as a normalize is performed from high temperature, and grain refinement from lower temperatures. However, the intermediate temperatures like 1500°F don’t do a particularly great job of accomplishing either of these goals. So if the knife is harder than the file that means the file canât cut it. No heat treatment is capable of making high carbide CPM 15V into a high toughness steel. Normalize steel by using descending temperatures. In that way, this is not a myth. Lower temperatures typically mean a smaller grain size. With typical cutting, there is often some combination needed of hardness (strength to resist rolling) and ductility/toughness (resistance to fracture). How to maintain a knife edge with honing. Annealed steel is made up of magnetic ferrite and hardened steel is made up of magnetic martensite. I have a feeling that this article isn’t going to make much of a dent in the sharing of myths but I’m doing my best. However, there is a whole industry of cryo companies advertising incredible improvements in wear resistance from cryogenic processing. How much does hardness affect the difficulty in flexing? Normalizing needs to be performed from relatively high temperatures, depending on the steel, such as 1550-1650°F for 1095 steel. Knife sharpening is a fundamental piece of gear maintenance that even translates to the kitchen. This one started out along the lines of “even the best steel will perform poorly if given a bad heat treatment,” and that I can’t disagree with too much. Turn the gas valve to adjust the flame to a small cone shape. Less waste - a recycled knife rather than a knife in a landfill. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Low Alloy and Low Technology Heat Treating Myths. So a descending temperature set of cycles that does make some sense could be 1600, 1450, 1250°F. A knife that is easier to take a “set” is not more flexible as much as it is just soft. A lot of shared myths come from a misunderstanding of how the steel is transforming during different processes and what the goals are of each step. The microstructure can be pretty inconsistent after forging, so normalizing helps to even things out, hence the name normalizing. Work your way through grits bringing it to the desired finish. You can also very carefully hit the edge of the knife on the bottom of a coffee cup or on some stacked cardboard. Japanese knives are often made from high-quality but harder ⦠I can only respond with what works for me. NordicTrack wants to give you $7,500 toward your dream adventure. However, there are still issues with using a file. Thinner knives can be flexed much further without exceeding the strength of the steel, even with identical heat treatment. Clay or another material is used for insulation. The correct time to temper steel for a knife is after the blade has been formed and shaped but before the final assembly and polishing. The first quarter-mile of the Knife Edge trail leads to Mount Katahdinâs south peak. And with the social distancing required because of COVID-19, now’s a perfect time to really learn how to sharpen a knife. Read more about toughness and chipping in this article. [1] Cui, Wen, David San-MartÃn, and Pedro EJ Rivera-DÃaz-del-Castillo. The main benefits of knife repair are: Cheaper - a fully usable knife for a fraction of the cost of a new knife. The other, easier approach is to use strops. Not sure I am making sense. A honing rod, on ⦠The ASM Heat Treater’s Guide recommends 1525°F for 5160, meaning overheating by only 25°F can lead to a significant drop in properties! So the file ends up being a check for a heat treatment that completely failed (did not harden), but is not particularly useful for dialing in heat treatments or for checking consistency. and if your knives don’t have such a heat treatment they are never going to be as good. Thanks to Lee Rothleutner and J Hamm for becoming Knife Steel Nerds Patreon supporters! Hardening â Holds a sharp edge Hardening a knife makes it hold a sharp edge better. I wrote about what is possible in heat treating and what isn’t in this article. This puts all of the carbide and pearlite in solution, and achieves a consistent grain size prior to air cooling. Now it is time to finish off this knife! The steel becomes nonmagnetic at the Curie point. However, they are no easier to achieve good properties than high alloy steels. Sometimes datasheets will provide different temperatures or hold times depending on the thickness of the piece, but that is more of an economical feature (don’t waste any more time than necessary) than one that is required for performance. As described previously, martensite finish temperatures change for different steels and hardening temperatures, and the closer you get to martensite finish the lower the retained austenite. Here, we discuss the wire edge, or burr, created while knife sharpening and how to address it. 13. Therefore, using a longer hold time can lead to more consistent hardness both within a single knife and between different knives. Your email address will not be published. When the edge deforms (instead of chipping) that means the steel is tougher than one that chips. I flat grind, but when I do a hollow grind I leave the edge at least .025"- .030" thick. You would need to grind all color left from heating out of the finished knife to be sure that the knife will retain its edge as long as possible. So if the metallurgists were designing heat treatments for one specific application they would be dealing with many customer complaints. In it, he explains how he uses the edge of a piece of tempered glass (like that found in a car window) to knock down a wire edge as the final step in sharpening. Well that isn’t entirely accurate, hardened steel actually is about 2-3% less stiff than annealed steel. However, the heat treatment can only do so much. The quilts just don't look right to my eye - the binding immediately marks them out as not British. It also doesn’t help much in tempering to see what the final hardness is, as the final hardness is likely lower than the file. If the edge deforms that means the strength of the steel was exceeded. Light a propane blow torch to use as a heat source. And as mentioned in the previous myth, superior edge geometry is often what makes a legendary knifemaker have high performance knives, but the super heat treatment is a better story. 11. A freezer doesn’t do anything; at least dry ice temperatures are necessary for cold treatments. It isn’t a light switch that either affects a steel or doesn’t. Of course, Wicked Edge/Edge Pro sharpeners are frequently used by knife aficionados to put really sick mirror edges on their customs, so keep them in mind if youâre looking for something like that. Below shows the retained austenite for different cold treatments after different delay times at room temperatures. Manufacturer of Hardened and Ground Knife Edge Straight - Krystal Try Square Edge Straight, Krystal Hardened Ground Knife Edge Straight, Krystal Ground Steel Edge Straight offered by A To Z Magnetic Inspection Assebmbling And Equipments, Pune, Maharashtra. If you go even lower you can perform a subcritical anneal from temperatures like 1250-1300°F. Preamble - Once you get into the knives and start picking up basic knowledge about steels, Rockwell Hardness, edges and angles, inevitably you come across the statement that hard(i.e. Higher alloy steels also have the benefit of easier quenching, either air cooling or plate quenching rather than rapid oil or water quenches. I hear some knifemakers say that you should ignore information in steel datasheets or the ASM Heat Treater’s Guide because those recommendations are for “blocks of steel several inches thick” or just generally referring to the “industry” boogeyman that means the heat treatment doesn’t have anything to do with knives. So BOS heat treating doesn’t give my Buck 420HC the wear resistance of M390? An unlabeled file might be around 62 Rc or so and therefore if the knife is higher than 62 Rc (which most low alloy high carbon steels should be after quenching before tempering), then the file will “skate” the knife rather than bite into it or leave scratches. So steels like 26C3, White #1, Blue Super, etc. By signing up, you agree to receive emails from GearJunkie and Helux. So here are some photos of how to make the knife edge - not difficult, but very neat looking - and- no extra fabric is needed. If you for example hone your knife at 21 degrees and steel at exactly that same angle in my experience the knife will dull very quickly immaterial of how well you polished the edge to. The Knife Edge Ridge. Because you've bought a knife with a very hard, stainless steel blade. The longer hold times at lower temperatures means both thick and thin parts will result in a similar heat treatment. Sharing in-depth conversations between the world's adventurers, athletes, and outdoorspeople, The GearJunkie Podcast is your inside look into the outdoors industry. Basically normalize at ~100-150°C above the steels austenitizing temp to dissolve all cementite, then quench it to prevent gb cementite from forming during cooldown. The result is that the knife feels sharp but doesn’t cut like a sharp knife. Using a Coffee Mug for Quick Results Place an old coffee mug upside down so that the bottom of ⦠The Curie point is where the ferrite phase becomes nonmagnetic. Here’s a very pronounced wire edge (I worked the edge specifically to emphasize the wire edge for photo purposes): You will undoubtedly feel a wire edge or burr when you drag your nail toward and off the edge of the knife. If you don’t have a strop, a belt can work. When chopping, the steel is much more likely to act in a brittle matter and chip even when the steel is on the softer side, in that case the behavior is controlled by steel toughness rather than strength. So lower hardness means the knife is “bendier” but not more flexible. You can read more about all of these effects in this article on flexing and bending. Now that you've sharpened your knife, use a honing steel weekly to keep the knife's edge perfectly straight (don't ⦠Either the edge needs to be thicker for the task or the steel needs to be harder (stronger) to resist the deformation. To achieve this, the edge is cooled faster than the spine by adding a heat insulator to the spine before quenching. Cryo improves toughness. For one, it isn’t very precise. When the martensite finish temperature is below room temperature there will be some amount of “retained austenite” which isn’t transformed to martensite leading to lower hardness and other effects. The King of Do-All Knives Is Half Price (and Other Amazing Knife Deals). Here is a chart of retained austenite contents and hardness values achieved with and without cryo with low alloy steels: Now just because the retained austenite can be reduced with cryo doesn’t mean that you have to do so. Austenite forms at high temperature prior to quenching. Home Forums > Knife Specific Discussion > Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment > hard steel how to sharpen impossible knives Discussion in ' Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment ' started by simpleguy , Aug 4, 2009 . Heat Treating is the most important factor for high performance knives. You may unsubscribe at any time. Using a file to check hardness is popular because it is cheap. Become a patron and gain access to awesome rewards including early access to articles or a Knife Steel Nerds mug! https://www.patreon.com/Knifesteelnerds, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). I’m sure I am guilty of believing a few. We asked five pros how they made it work and what it takes to make a living in the outdoor industry "in real life.". Lower hardness means the knife is more flexible. Once the strength of the steel is exceeded the knife will keep bending with approximately the same level of force. high on Rockwell C scale) edges are brittle and softer edges are, well softer, but tougher, in that they take less damage and are somewhat more durable, overall at least. If anything, low alloy steels are very sensitive to heat treatment in terms of achieving optimal properties. Whichever side snags your nail is the one with the wire edge. It lets you know that the knife is harder than the file but you don’t know how much harder. Recommended heat treatments often provide longer hold times at lower temperatures where significant grain growth would take a very long time. Simple steels are easier to heat treat. 5. 3. Above that temperature the hardness drops because of excess retained austenite, usually amounts greater than 15-20%, which is undesirable. It would take a good edge, but it would shatter. Flooding the knife with coolant during grinding is the life of a knife steel. When it comes to maintaining a sharp edge, it all starts with the blade you've bought. However, grain growth is controlled by both time and temperature. Then take a sharp file for metal working and sharpen an edge on it not to thin of an edge and not to thick of an edge. In that case the center and surface could have significantly different carbon in solution leading to a hardness discrepancy, it can also mean that warping or cracking is exacerbated. Either the edge needs to be thicker for the task or the steel needs to be harder (stronger) to resist the deformation. I think enough stabilization of retained austenite may lead theoretically to great improvement in some low toughness steels . More info belowâ¬ï¸Beginner knife making steel video. Files can be purchased which are rated at certain hardness levels though often a generic file is used. ), it is hard to say how much hardness is lost. I use a lot of O-1 and do my HT with a Oxy. This has some truth to it as knifemakers who use a subpar heat treatment will certainly have subpar performance. In this case half of the retained austenite that transforms with liquid nitrogen can be eliminated with a freezer, but only if there is no delay at room temperature. Below shows martensite content for T1 high speed steel at different temperatures: One other factor to keep in mind, however, is that retained austenite “stabilizes” if there is a delay between the quench and going into the cold treatment. Those formation temperatures are controlled by the steel composition and also the heat treatment, as higher hardening temperatures put more carbon and alloy “in solution” to affect the martensite formation. Is the grain refinement step around aus temp not usually associated with a quench to set up martensite that is faster to dissolve again so less time is used for the actual sub critical anneal step? Put two things in the fire. The edge geometry greatly controls the cutting ability and edge retention of the knife and also resistance to chipping and rolling. But even in those situations the recommended heat treatment would work fine. How far the steel can bend before taking a set is also greatly controlled by stock thickness. This is why those very thin fillet knives are so good at flexing 90°. Backyard bladesmith discovered a new super heat treatment that can’t be matched. There are two primary ways that a steel can become nonmagnetic: 1) transforming to the “austenite” phase, or 2) by reaching the Curie point. “Simple” carbon steels also have retained austenite and are affected by cold treatments. Put your knife and a poker or some long piece of steel. Also, the center of the blade’s thickness will naturally reach the temperature later than the surface, meaning that the soak time is shorter at the center. The quenching medium I used was old motor oil. Wire edges can be frustrating, especially for folks new to sharpening their own knives. Safer - a recreated tip is much safer than a broken-off tip. Not knowing what steel is used (0-1, D2, etc. If lower hardness is desired or if grain growth is discovered at a given hardening temperature, simply reduce the temperature and maintain a sufficient soak time. Wicked Edge/Edge Pro style systems are much more finicky, since they have so many more adjustments and parts. Cryo improves edge retention. Open the gas valve near the base of the torch. You have the two sides of the blade coming together at a point, and riding along that point for the entire length of the blade is a small, toothy section of very thin steel raised up from the main edge. The 4 steps you NEED to know. There you have it. torch and grind to .020" thick at the edge. Now this doesn’t mean that every datasheet is perfect; the heat treatment may be produced for the “lowest common denominator” that could be further optimized for knives. A wire edge, also called a burr, is the result of sharpening a knife. A second heating process known as "tempering" is required. Whether you’re riding solo or bringing along the whole crew, these are the best hitch bike racks to haul your bike to the trailhead. It is relatively common to see forging bladesmiths recommend descending temperature normalizing or grain refining cycles, such as 1600°F, then 1550°F, then 1500°F, etc. On both sides of the Knife Edge trail lies treacherous slopes of rocky debris. The way the knife is being used also matters. The way the knife is being used also matters. Strops should be part of any sharpening regime, and they are especially good at knocking down and erasing a wire edge. Next, while holding the steel's grip with your non-knife hand, place the heel edge of your knife onto the steel. This is without covering common mistakes with using files such as checking the knife without removing scale or any decarburized layer first. Metallurgy and Testing of Knives and Steel. 2. He also authors the gear blog Everyday Commentary. Low alloy steels are easier to harden without a soak at the hardening temperature, which facilitates hardening in a forge without temperature control. I see frequently from knifemakers statement like, “I chose AEB-L because it doesn’t need cryo.” Or “Carbon steels don’t need cryo.” Or “Stainless steels need cryo.” This shows a fundamental misunderstanding of what cryo does or doesn’t do. ... At that point, switch to a knife sharpener to finish off the edge. Enter before February 8th for your chance to win. I reviewed the literature in this article. Start by putting the knife in a vise. Tempering â Increases toughness Sharpening your knife with the likes of a whetstone uses friction to remove some of the steel and create a new, sharper edge. – instead of standard 2h+2h double tempering , using 3h+1h double tempering instead may give better toughness due to lower content of “fresh martensite” which formed from untransformed retained austenite during cooling from first tempering . Once the blade has reached its maximum hardness, it's ⦠Cryo companies also advertise that cryo improves toughness, despite the fact that the majority of studies have found a reduction in toughness with cryo. The torch should ignite after a few tries. [1] X Research source Larger flames produce less heat while smaller flames produce a higher heat. Hold a striker over the end of the torch and squeeze it to create a spark. Simply hold the knife with the edge straight up under a bright light (preferably sunlight) and rock the blade side to side and up and down looking for any reflection. – second modification : instead of double or triple tempering why not just tempering steel at secondary hardening range for 4 hours for example then following it by tempering at low temperatures “200-400°F” to stabilize retained austenite & temper any fresh martensite ? 12. This gives is a great almost mirrored look. Imagine a sharpened knife edge zoomed way in. Tempering at higher temperatures results in a softer blade that will be more durable and less likely to snap off, but will not hold an edge as well. No but they do heat treat it harder than the typical 55 Rc, so it performs a lot better than a lot of other 420HC. The Mount Katahdin Knife Edge trail begins right near the summit cairn. When the edge deforms (instead of chipping) that means the steel is tougher than one that chips. 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