Quenching a clayed tanto blade in transmission fluid.

[soixe1997]

where can you get the clay, i want to do this on my bowie

[gilgsn]

@soixe1997 I don't remember where I bought the Satanite, online somewhere... Make sure you let your mix dry on the blade overnight. I didn't do this and it cracked in the forge.

[soixe1997]

@gilgsn was it expensive, if so could i get the same results with regular clay?

[gilgsn]

@soixe1997 If I remember well, it was cheap. If you try other types of clay, you might want to test it first on some high carbon steel before doing it on a real knife... Test with a file. The file should skip on the edge, but bite on the back...

[lalachris1000]

so you but the blade in the clay, heat it up, then but it in transmission fluid, mmm does dark motor oil work ?

[gilgsn]

@lalachris1000 It should work fine too. I suggest heating it up to 140F before quenching.

[lalachris1000]

@gilgsn ohh ok thank you

[hanzithaking]

what did u make the clay out of ?

[gilgsn]

The clay is Satanite, a refractory type cement you mix with a bit of water..

[hanzithaking]

@gilgsn OK thnx im gonna try this on my next blade :D

[gilgsn]

@hanzithaking I bought it at home depot!