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Old 03-02-2011, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Ed Tipton View Post
I do know that by applying clay to the spine you can limit the amount of heat that is applied directly to the spine...I am concerned that the edge might not be heated equally throughout it's length.
You used the term 'clay' and I used the term 'slurry.' Same principle.

Perhaps a study on how folded steel was hardened might offer suggestions on how cutlers can apply this uniform HT. After all, a katana is over 30 inches long.
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