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Hawkdancer:
Maybe a post on simple fire strikers?  Self operating?  I need a left handed model,though! >:D
Hawkdancer

Trapper Rob:
Bryce can you have this put at the top so it stays there? It's a good build along.

burchett.donald:
  I agree, needs to be a Sticky...Well documented build...
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DV IN MN:
Kevin,

I have a couple of questions, does the length of time to temper change due to thickness? I assume the only way to really tell if it is tempered is by the file test. I assume an outdoor gas grill will work provided you can get it up to temp and hold that temp for a long enough period of time.
Great tutorial.

Thanks

bubby:
When tempering you are actually slightly softening the steel so that it isn't brittle. I clean my knife well before tempering and try for a light straw color when done

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