Nicholson Axe File

[Canadian Idle]

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  

[Lin Rhea]

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.
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[Canadian Idle]

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