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The "as quenched" hardness is rated at 66, and the tempering I've been doing should put them around 62-64.

Well, thanks again to all of you who've complimented my work!

I'm happy to report that this isn't just a "looker", this bad boy holds a wicked edge and feels great in the hand too.

As for the...

Of course!

You guys are too kind!

David; soon, very soon.

O_S; Thank you!

Onimaru; Yes, I etched it. I can't get a good shot of the alloy banding, but in person it is much more pronounced.

Thanks...

Well, here's a third for you guys to critique and comment on. It is a sort of fusion of the first two; better hamon and profile with the rough "as forged" look.

1095, clay heat treatment, 2k grit...