Fire tempering.

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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

That is possible. What if they where also after the overall tempering. Simply burning the surface is not fire tempering. Also the people mentioned where no Larramie Loafers?

I agree burning is not tempering... I cant tell from photos if that piece is burnt or tempered though? if tempered , intermittent pattern seems strange?

I get the impression from the film I linked to in this thread..


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That the fire tempering requires heating & smoking, to generally fast season & harden, by driving out moisture, rather than surface burning?

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