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Large full tang knives.. heat treat the tang or just blade?
Maybe this is a stupid question, but should the full handle tang on large fixed blades (over 12" overall) be heat treated or left annealed for flexibility/durability? Or left a a lesser hardness than the blade?
Thanks, Hawk |
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