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*Easier & faster to sharpen *Less maintenance required
*Stronger Material *More flexible
Cons:Cons:
*Rusts easier *Loses it’s edge faster
*Less flexible *Harder to re-sharpen
Heat Treating and Tempering the Steel
The purpose of heat treating is to bring steel to a hardened state. The correct hardness depends on the application of the steel being treated. Knives need to be hard enough to hold an sharp edge through continuous mechanical abrasion, yet be soft (flexible) enough to stand up to forceful use without breaking. (To be continued)
