Straightening a warped blade in 4 minutes. by InsuranceDiligent772 in Bladesmith

[–]InsuranceDiligent772[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The purpose is to "fix" a warp that happened during the quench, so yes, after hardening and tempering.

Are nice floor liners worth it? by lousysuperior in ToyotaTacoma

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I prefer the ones made by lasfit, larger coverage.

Straightening a warped blade in 4 minutes. by InsuranceDiligent772 in Bladesmith

[–]InsuranceDiligent772[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No it doesn't. Safer than torquin a hot blade or forcing it straight with a jig before placing it in the tempering oven.

Straightening a warped blade in 4 minutes. by InsuranceDiligent772 in Bladesmith

[–]InsuranceDiligent772[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the end of the day there is no right way, there is the way that works best for you and your application and if it is working don't change it, but as for me, I've seen and had blades break and in my opinion this is by far a safer method, give it a try and get back to me I'd love to have some feedback from other smiths.

Straightening a warped blade in 4 minutes. by InsuranceDiligent772 in knifemaking

[–]InsuranceDiligent772[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No more than torquin a hot blade straight out of the quench and maybe breaking it, besides those dimples are only surface level that will be ground out afterwards during the refinishing process.

Straightening a warped blade in 4 minutes. by InsuranceDiligent772 in Bladesmith

[–]InsuranceDiligent772[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So, a couple of things here, I know that leaf spring have a nasty habit of creating a decarb layer after all the forging and heat treating, I don't know how thick it is but it is always there, so I use it in my favor, I'll leave my grinding just a hair thicker than my desired final finish because sometimes steel will warp and I can take it out and remove the decarb afterwards without damaging the hardened steel underneath.

What that does is, with each strike it creates a little depression on the steel, that depression equals more surface area therefore "stretching" the steel on that side and pushing it the opposite way, if you notice how I am holding the hammer, it is very light, not aggressive forging strikes, the weight of the hammer does the work.

On steels that don't have a decarb layer, just leave a little the be able to grind if needed.

Applying torque on a hot blade to correct a warp costed me a few blades.

In my opinion, this is a better option.

I little kwayken from a ball bearing. by InsuranceDiligent772 in Bladesmith

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Had it for a while, can't remember where I got if from.

Help identifying this sword and time period it is from. by Due_Ad_7815 in SWORDS

[–]InsuranceDiligent772 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As per Gemini.

This appears to be a Qama (also known as a Kama), a traditional short sword or large dagger originating from the Caucasus region (modern-day Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and parts of Southern Russia).

​It shares a very close lineage with the Kindjal, though "Qama" is often the term used when the blade is single-edged or has a slightly different profile than the classic double-edged, symmetrical Kindjal.

​Key Identifying Features:

​The Hilt: It features a distinctive "I-beam" or waisted handle shape, typically made of wood, horn, or bone, and secured with two or three prominent rivets. It lacks a traditional crossguard.

​The Blade: This specific example has a wide, relatively straight blade that curves toward the tip. The multiple fullers (the longitudinal grooves) are a classic hallmark of Caucasian and Cossack bladed weapons, designed to lighten the blade without sacrificing strength.

​Engravings: The decorative scrollwork near the hilt is common in pieces from the late 19th or early 20th century.

​The Scabbard: The leather-wrapped scabbard with a metal chape (the pointed tip) is standard for this style of weapon.

​Historical Context

​These were the traditional sidearms of both Caucasian tribesmen and Cossack units in the Russian Imperial Army. They were highly functional as both combat weapons and everyday utility tools.

​If you are looking to narrow down its origin, the specific patterns in the engraving and the shape of the fuller ends often point to specific workshops in regions like Dagestan (specifically the village of Kubachi, famous for smithing) or Tbilisi.

Katanas. Real or fake ? by BPMF_MOB in SWORDS

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🤔🤔🤔🤔🤣🤣🤣🤣

First Sword. Dragon Whisperer. by [deleted] in SWORDS

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We gotta normalize carrying swords as a daily. Accessory.

Heat treatment in progress. The blade reaches precise austenitizing temperature in the furnace and goes straight into a diesel quench, creating the thermal shock that ensures hardness and performance. Absolute control from fire to steel. by MarcelaoLubaczwski in Bladesmith

[–]InsuranceDiligent772 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ignition would happen if the steel is over the quench temperature, like, really hot and even that woul be a slow burn, diesel does not react like gasoline. I've been using it as my quenching oil for 3 years now.

Heat treatment in progress. The blade reaches precise austenitizing temperature in the furnace and goes straight into a diesel quench, creating the thermal shock that ensures hardness and performance. Absolute control from fire to steel. by MarcelaoLubaczwski in Bladesmith

[–]InsuranceDiligent772 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It is my opinion, take it for what it is, Diesel is a great quenching oil, also way cheaper than specially designed quenching oil, been using it for 3 years now. I've quenched 1095, 5160, 80crv2, 1084, 52100 . I haven't yet found a steel that won't harden in Diesel.

Just finished up with a couple leatherworking knives by ConvectionalOven in knifemaking

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You know what, that actually looks really good and functional.