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Cold oil during a quench split my favorite blade.
That crack convinced me to always warm the oil first.
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olivia_bennett411mo ago
Wait, you didn't warm the oil first?! I didn't even know that could happen. That's a brutal way to lose a good blade.
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anthony1971mo ago
How did they not warm the oil? That's like rule number one. I'd be pissed if I lost a blade like that.
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the_ben1mo ago
Forgetting to warm the oil is a total beginner move. It's like starting your car in the dead of winter and just flooring it. The metal can't handle that shock. Seen it happen with a brand new carbon steel blade, just a hairline crack right up the middle. Ruined it before the first real use.
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