Shane Wink
Well-Known Member
I have been reading up on how to get a more active hamon when using 1095 and have seen several videos on youtube as well as in the forum. They say to coat the entire blade with a wash when quenching in water but several others mention using a brine over water to aid in reducing the vapor jacket. Does not the clay wash do this as well and if the wash speeds up the quench would not water be too fast? I have sanatite in the shop and have planned to use it unless there is something better.
Is there a general thickness of clay I need to achieve on each side for a 5/32 spine?
How can I give the blade its best chance for survival when quenching into water?
What temp does the water/brine need to be?
Would a brine improve the quench and if so how much salt is needed per gallon?
Do some clays work better in producing a hamon in 1095?
Should the clay be dry before firing?
Thanks - shane
Is there a general thickness of clay I need to achieve on each side for a 5/32 spine?
How can I give the blade its best chance for survival when quenching into water?
What temp does the water/brine need to be?
Would a brine improve the quench and if so how much salt is needed per gallon?
Do some clays work better in producing a hamon in 1095?
Should the clay be dry before firing?
Thanks - shane