Let’s talk heat treat! Whether you’re crafting knives, blades, jewelry, tools, industrial components, or any other metal object, you’ll want those objects to have specific qualities – whether that’s shape, hardness, toughness, flexibility, or even electrical conductivity. That’s where temperature comes into play. This article will teach you the ins and outs of heat treatment […]
Heat treating knives is an integral part of the knifemaking process. After designing the knife, cutting the profile, and adding the bevel, heat treating knives is one of the final stages of knifemaking before finishing the blades and attaching the handle. What Is the Purpose of Heat Treating Knives? Knifemakers expose blades to specific temperatures […]
We receive a lot of art submissions from artists who use TAP to power their craft. But some submissions stand out. Art doesn’t always have to stand for a cause – or to raise societal awareness or touch the lives of others. But it’s really cool when it does. These two artists use their artwork […]
Eight hundred years ago, you’d have to leave home at 12 or 13 years old and spend a 7-year apprenticeship to learn the art of bladesmithing. Luckily, today, with the internet and modern heat treat ovens, becoming a bladesmith is a lot more accessible! In fact, there’s nothing to stop you from mastering the art […]
Whether you’re shopping for your very first heat treat oven or looking to upgrade, you might find yourself a little overwhelmed. There are a lot of options: From small heat treat ovens to massive industrial furnaces, and everything in between. Throughout this article, we’ll be exploring different features you should consider to help narrow your […]