Kevin R. Cashen
Kevin R. Cashen
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Joined: May 20, 1991
Last seen: Sep 18, 2024
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RE: Edge vs Whole quench

I have students draw the spine back (edge in water) on all blades, even the differentially hardened- insurance. I go with the full clayed quench to m...

4 years ago
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RE: Edge vs Whole quench

I personally harden at least 1/2 of the tang and then draw it back. Martensite will give you the highest strength properties of any phase and when pr...

4 years ago
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RE: Seeking Mastersmiths in my area

Hello Widney, We are looking into a way to provide a locator service such as you suggest here at the new ABS website. But the new format is much m...

4 years ago
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RE: Edge vs Whole quench

Hello Bobby, Your question is a good one and is often asked by folks. First it needs to be known that the edge quench is in no way an ABS requiremen...

4 years ago
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RE: JS Testing at 2021 Blade

The testing time is 8:00 am sharp on Friday. There are two meeting rooms, off the mezzanine, that we always use that are outside the show room. Howe...

4 years ago
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