Knife color after tempering?
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:37 am
I just finished heat treating my first blade. I ground it out of ⅛ thick 1095. I tempered it at 400°F for 2 cycles of 2 hours. Is the color change a normal part of tempering?
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Re: Knife color after tempering?
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 1:11 pm
Yes. It will become a straw color when tempered which is about what you have. Nice looking blade!
Re: Knife color after tempering?
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 2:35 pm
Sure is a good-looking blade! 
I look forward to seeing it finished.
I look forward to seeing it finished.Re: Knife color after tempering?
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 9:38 am
Thank you both for the reassurance about the color. I'm currently waiting on some green and black G-10 for the handle material. I'll post an update when it is finished.