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  1. Rknichols

    Tomahawk Failure

    Yeah, me too. But new smiths may not have that skill.
  2. Rknichols

    Tomahawk Failure

    For cabon contents around .7%, it is fairly accurate. As carbon goes higher and lower, the % austenite varies and that affects the magnetic properties. It is still a more accurate method than guessing the temperature. If you have enough austenite to keep the magnet from sticking to the iron...
  3. Rknichols

    Tomahawk Failure

    Do you use a magnet to determine when the steel is ready to be quenched?
  4. Rknichols

    Flint, Steel & Tinderbox.

    You made a believer out of me Keith. My belt pouch tinder box has charred punkwood in it. I can even throw a spark downward onto it and get a viable ember. Thanks!
  5. Rknichols

    Howdy from the Texas Gulf Coast!

    Well, I finally got a new password so I can spend my 2 cents worth of opinions now. I am a retired engineer and a volunteer at a Texas State Historical Site as a Historical Interpreter. Sometimes that includes being a Texas Army volunteer. Other times I am a blacksmith. I am in my 70’s and...
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