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Shoutout to my neighbor who said to quench my first knife in old motor oil
I thought he was just messing with me, but that 10W-30 gave it a perfect, even temper. Anyone have a better quenching medium they'd recommend for a beginner?
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simon_chen6mo ago
Tried canola oil once, worked pretty well for me.
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taylor_moore6mo ago
Right? What brand did you use?
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patrician866mo ago
My uncle in Hanoi swears by used peanut oil from street vendors. It's cheap, has a high flash point, and gives a consistent color. Might be worth trying if you can find a local source.
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