Wow, John <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />. That one looks pretty great. I remember talking with you a little about your time/temp system with your 1075 and it appears to be working well. I keep hearing a lot of good things about that steel, might just have to try it someday down the road...and call you for some tips <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//wink.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />.

As usual, I like the details and thought you put into your knives and this one's no exception. And great piece of Mesquite, too.

Jeremy

Really nice overall package and I love the hamon.

And the Mesquite is a nice touch, too.

Does she come apart, John?

John,

That's a beauty!

Bob

Very nice and very clean John. Going to be a real happy customer. Great detail work.

Good stuff!

Brion

Great looking piece John!!! I like the mesquite wood as it gives it great character.

really good looking package, John....your fit and finish is always spot on.

Very Handsome knife, John. Love the lines and really like the detail on the guard!

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Hand forged from 1075 steel

Differentially hardened with time/temp control of my salts

John,

I'm wondering if you have discussed the heat treating method either here or on other forums?

Mike

Thanks for the comments guys.

Mike- I haven't done a WIP or anything like that anywhere. There are lots of posts on other boards about 'clay-less' or 'no clay' hamon. Some of them even might have pictures along the way.

Nick Wheeler and Mike Quesenberry have done some very interesting stuff on this topic. I've emailed and/or talked with them both on the process.

Basically I'm using the accuracy and temp control of my salt pot along with geometry of the blade to control how much of the blade hardens rather than insulating the spine and upper portions with clay.

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Mike- I haven't done a WIP or anything like that anywhere. There are lots of posts on other boards about 'clay-less' or 'no clay' hamon. Some of them even might have pictures along the way.

Nick Wheeler and Mike Quesenberry have done some very interesting stuff on this topic. I've emailed and/or talked with them both on the process.

Basically I'm using the accuracy and temp control of my salt pot along with geometry of the blade to control how much of the blade hardens rather than insulating the spine and upper portions with clay.

John,

Thank you very much for the leads on information. I understand a little of "natural hamon" from thick-spine-section, fast-steel, quenched in medium oil, and/or interrupted quench. I'm really interested in hearing about the techniques with salt pot temp. control. This is going to be fun!

Mike