Everybody has to eat. Most people understand things related to food and I'll use whatever example works to get a point across. The plus side is that someone will read that and think heat treating steel requires a taste test. "Hmm, what'd you think Papa, maybe 1.48% chromium? I think the 52100 dealer shorted you on chemistry." We'll drive them all nuts! LOL

Of course, al dente 52100 may only be case hardened...