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Title: Nicholson Axe File
Post by: Canadian Idle on August 08, 2015, 01:22:00 PM

Hi guys, I'm looking to make a knife from a Nicholson axe file (made in USA). I have annealed it in a wood stove and let it cool down in the ashes, now I can shape it, drill it etc. Will this make a good knife and can you tell me the proper way to harden it and temper it. Thanx,...Lloyd   :notworthy:

Title: Re: Nicholson Axe File
Post by: Lin Rhea on August 08, 2015, 02:36:00 PM

We have discussed this at some length in the past. Here is a link to the discussion. Of course we can still help, but you might read it first and then get back to this thread please sir.
   web page (http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=110;t=002974)

Title: Re: Nicholson Axe File
Post by: Canadian Idle on August 08, 2015, 09:42:00 PM

Some very good and interesting reading!!
Thank you very much,.....Lloyd