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Tempering a 52100 filet knife

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What temperature and how long should I temper a 52100 filet knife

 
Posted : 30/06/2024 2:21 pm
Kevin R. Cashen
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Standard tempering time is 2 hours, at temperature.  The exact temperature is very difficult to say since it is quite dependent on your specific heat treatment for that steel. I would say 375°F to 400°F with preference for the lower end. But, if it were me, I would do hardness testing, start at 350°F and "walk in" my Rockwell by 25°F increments until I had 61 or 62 HRC  

 
Posted : 01/07/2024 9:19 am
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