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How do I heat-treat my stainless Damascus after purchase?

September 27, 2018 by Jesse Harber 1 Comment

Home » Frequently Asked Questions » How do I heat-treat my stainless Damascus after purchase?

  1. Begin with your Damascus product wrapped as tightly as possible in .002 SST foil. Use double folds on all sides to ensure a tight seal.
  2. Preheat your furnace to austenitizing temperature – 1,925 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. Place your wrapped piece in the furnace.
  4. Allow your furnace to cycle back up to austenitizing temperature.
  5. Soak your piece for 15 minutes.
  6. Quench in oil until it stops smoking.
  7. Temper twice at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for an hour each time.
  8. For advanced cryo hardening, quench in liquid nitrogen for 4 hours, then re-temper once at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. For more information on cryo treatment, read through this forum thread.

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  1. Avatar for CurtisCurtis says

    June 14, 2019 at 10:08 pm

    I purchased several beautiful blades from Jantz knife supply in the past.
    My question is we lost or home and everything in it (along with all my tools and half a dozen Damascus blades that I hadn’t put handles on). How can I temper them wit a welding torch? Hate to toss them out.
    Thanks for your time.

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