Kiln Guide

For air-hardening stainless, plate quenching keeps blades flat and cools them evenly. Here's how to build a simple aluminum-plate setup and which steels need it.

High-temp oxidation leaves scale and a soft decarb layer on blades. Stainless foil seals out oxygen for a clean heat treat. Here's how to wrap it and when to use it.

AEB-L is a favorite stainless knife steel that demands a precise heat-treat oven and, ideally, cryo. Here's a practical overview of the schedule and why a kiln matters.