58-60 I think will be fine.
Printable View
Thanks for that, that's easily done!
For your honing, consider making it into a frameback. That'd save you at least some of the grinding to hollow it, though you might still need to hollow it close to the edge.
Or just make yourself a thingamy-bob to slide onto the spine when honing. My Bruno custom came with one and it works a treat.
James.
Thanks all for the advice, I think I will grind the convex shape out to a more hollow style to help me when I do a proper hone when my new stone comes.
Will update any progress as and when.
Steve.
Hi Sasquatch
I would go for around 2 hours. Some folks say to let it cool, and give it a second round. I did mine with Mike Blue in his molten salt setup, so tempering is part of the quenching process - 400 degree salt quench. I'm going to try using 400 degree peanut oil when I heat treat at home.