259 results for 'aeb l hard'

How to Heat Treat AEB-L(Post)

Heat Treat Instructions for AEB-L Stainless Steel:There are 2 versions, the first one is without Cryo treatment;Heat to 1560 F(849 C) and let come to temperature for 5 minsRamp up to 1940 F (1060 C) ...

How to etch and stonewash stainless steel: AEB-L(Post)

Easy process for stonewashing a stainless knife blade with Ferric Chloride and a cardboard tube!By Bjorn Jacobsen, Oct 2022Etching blades is something usually done with damascus steel. The etching af ...

Merino Forge: First Stainless Chef Knife(Post)

Murray Walters from Merino Forge in the Southern Tablelands posted a photo of his first stainless steel chef knife on the Australian Beginner Knifemaking Group on Facebook this week:Now that is a nic ...

What Knife Steel to Buy? How to compare steels?(Post)

Choosing the the right steel type for knife makingAre you looking for flat steel bars for making blades but unsure of how to choose the right type for your need? Look no further, here is a quick bu ...

HOW TO: Hand Sanding a Knife Blade(Post)

How to: Hand Sanding A Knife Bladeby Bjorn Jacobsen, October 2023 Hand sanding is part of the Fit & Finish of a knifeHand sanding flattens the blade, removing bumps to a level not possible with a ...

Using pre-hardened damascus(Post)

Great little knife made by Shane Wells in random damascus that come pre-hardened, and coloured acrylic handle materials. great looking blade shape! ...

1084: The Best Steel Ever?(Post)

Is 1084 Really the Best Steel Ever?!Well...it is a good steel, and very popular due to both making a great blade AND being easy to heat treat.1084 is an old "simple carbon steel" and probably what yo ...

Making A Chinese Cleaver in 440C(Post)

Making a 440C Chinese CleaverBy Bjorn Jacobsen, Sept 2023This was a first for me in a couple of ways; First time using 440C stainless steelFirst time making a cleaverFirst time sending a knife overse ...

Hardened Damascus Steel billets, Ready to grind(Post)

Really liking the stainless steel damascus steel billets, starting to get some great shots of blades made with it. And getting good feedback from makers who are saying it grinds well and holds a good ...

Random or "fireball" pattern Stainless Steel Damascus, pre-hardened(Post)

Got this great photo from Troy H @ Nowra knives, he made a stick tang knife using the pre-hardened fireball pattern stainless steel damascus. Solid brass guard and Australian hardwood handle. The bla ...

Meet The Maker: Stacy Hall from SLH Blades(Post)

MTM #27 Stacy Hall, SLH BladesBorn in Shepparton, Victoria 51 years ago, I enjoyed living in a small country town with plenty of space to run around. Or at least Shepparton used to be a small ...

Can you make knives with a 1x30" belt sander?(Post)

Matt L-S recently posted a photo of a blade he was making on his 1x30" belt sander and wanted to share this with the group. A bigger article might come later with more details but here at least is a ...