Try tempering at 400 Scott, then test for chipping. If it still chips, go up to 415. Then test again. I am betting you will need 420-425 as the temp. ...

Good points Jimmy. Yes we probably will have to do some education of our own, but thats not a bad thing. So far I have not been contacted by any poten...

Welcome to the ABS and the forum Matt. Any questions just post them and we will do our best to answer them. Good to have you here. Brion

I am with Lin Matthew. And a big congratulations for your accomplishment. I feel they are glossing over the good points and focusing on the drama. Hav...

Way to go Nate! This is great news. It was good to meet and talk to you in person at Blade. You are doing great work. Brion

Way to go Dan. That is very impressive. Thank you. Brion

I am going to go with Greg on this one Ben. Yes I would accept it. I know there are a lot of opportunities for getting a bad weld in W's and when weld...

Hello Aaron. Go with Aldo, The New Jersey Steel Baron. He has 1075,1095,and W2. They all are good for hamons. At least his steel is. Aldo Brion

Very clean as usual John. Simple but elegant, the customer will love it. Great work. Brion

A well deserved award for two great people. Congratulations! Brion

You did good Stephan. Congratulations! Brion

Thank you Dan. The new MS are: Haley Derosiers Veronique Laurent Jean Louis Regel David Lisch Andrew Meers All ...

Thank you Kevin! Good stuff and things to think about when considering steel. Brion

Cannot see anything wrong with that one John. it looks great and she will be very happy. Great work. Brion

To follow up on Justin's post. Aldo's W2 has vanadium in the mix for grain reduction. This steel produces good hamons. A steel that is shallow hardeni...