How to Test Hardened Steel

Ben shows you how to use a Rockwell tester to check the hardness of 01 tool steel; an important process when it comes to creating high quality tools. The Rockwell tester gives accurate readings, helping you with the heat treatment process, Ben talks you through the machines in his workshop, and how to use them.
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[@stumillieniamh]

Great video Ben and they make the purchasing process much more interesting than just buying a knife.

[@bradfordwhite3650]

Excellent and thorough as usual!
Engineer here, thanks for the warning on the granite- it's all good.

[@DTKcustomknives]

Thanks for sharing Ben 👍

[@leonroode]

thank you for this video always wondered haw a Rockwell tester worked now it makes total sense

[@pareshpatel6024]

This helps alot you are an awe inspiring youtuber keep up the good work👍👍👍

[@leonidaslantz5249]

Very interesting information. Thank you!

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

Finally someone that doesn't use a file to test heat treatment. Lol thanks for sharing.

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