Rob and Marilyn Ridley have been heat treating for many years and they have probably seen it all! They continue to offer heat treatment services. We asked Rob and Marilyn to give us their Tips on Heat Treating and here is what they said.
Heat treat is the soul of the blade and much like the soul within us, it’s largely invisible except through experience. Does it sell knives? Probably not. Striking handle materials, sexy blade shape, engraving and presentation will clear your table at a show faster than a perfect heat treat. Why then, does it matter? It matters for the following reasons...