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Old 05-11-2014, 07:30 PM
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Aeb-l

Got me some AEB-L from Rob at Canadian Knife Maker. He states that it is "easy to heat-treat" but doesn't elaborate. Anyone know the process?
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Old 05-11-2014, 07:43 PM
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I also looked into using AEB-L but found out it is not for the newer knifemaker or someone
that doesn't have an oven.
Here is the link that was given to me when I was researching it. Gives all the specs and HT info:
http://www.alphaknifesupply.com/zdat...teelS-AEBL.htm

I have used a couple of knives made of AEB-L and loved them. Kept a good edge and cut well.
I will be using this SS in the future.
Hopefully, a couple of the Master's will tell you more than I can.
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Old 05-11-2014, 08:34 PM
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That is an interesting alloy. Hypoeuticoid with plenty of chromium but little else. Definitely no high temperature carbides that are found in other stainless steels. If there was a stainless that would heat treat with nothing more than a forge it looks like this might be it. However, there's no such thing as too much heat control. Why don't you drop Rob a line an see how he handles it.

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Old 05-11-2014, 08:59 PM
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I too got some from AEB-L Canadian Knifemaker Supply. 0.130". I ended up going with 1060?C (1940?F), plate/air quench. Tempering at 175?C (350?F) for two 2-hour cycles. Target was Rockwell 58, but don't have a tester handy.

I printed the table on Alpha's page. It's the only HT info I could find. Even Uddeholm doesn't seem to have anything published for this steel; odd considering it's been around since 1928. Apparently Sandvic makes the same thing known as 13C26. http://www.alphaknifesupply.com/Pict...l/13C26-DS.pdf

I'll be giving this the test in my own kitchen. I'll keep you posted.

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wrapped in foil 1975 for 20 minutes cryo and then 400 twice 2 hours each will give you 61
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Old 05-11-2014, 09:27 PM
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cryo to get the most out of it apparently Chris


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Wow, that was quick! What service! Thanks for the info, guys. I'll get to work on it...
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Apparently Sandvic makes the same thing known as 13C26. http://www.alphaknifesupply.com/Pict...l/13C26-DS.pdf
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I like it (13c26) going to get some more


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Rob, In your experience does the Sandvic product come in anything thicker than 1/8"?

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Rob, In your experience does the Sandvic product come in anything thicker than 1/8"?

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probably not much help but i have used 12c27 in 4mm (5/32) before. not sure on the 13c26.


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Alpha Knife Supply has it in .118 but just got an email they now have some in .136.
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.190 is as thick as I've seen , ( just shy of 3/16")


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Old 05-13-2014, 10:16 AM
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That seems hefty enough for what I do. Do you mind if I ask where you procured said 13C26?

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