answers to knife making for a dummie

[cat hunter]

hi guyes i need to ask some questions about knife making one i cut out the shape i want 2) i grinde and sharpen it 3) i need to de magmatise so i need to get it glowing on coals? how long?4) quelshing do i need to quelsh the whole blade and hanel or just the cutting edge?5)clean up and polish?6) heat treat in oven till golden brown well straw collor is this write if not please help thanks cat hunter

[aussiehunter]

r u from tamborine mtn? outside goldcoast?

pat :)

[mayall]

Hi cathunter
you need to get your knife red hot or untill a magnet wont stick to it or attract to it this may take a while, depending on your forge or furnice.

quenching leave knife in the oil untill it has cooled of so you can handle it .or in the air or water depending on the steel you use hay.

hope this helps Mayall

[cat hunter]

thanks this was helpfull will try one later

[aussiehunter]

knife talk is popular :)

[jindydiver]

Cat hunter

Can you be more specific on what you need to know so we can help you?