sell? first knife? it would go on the mantle if i had one.
i just spent the evening hardening this knife. jessica helped. the fire pit got it glowing red hot without forced air, those coals normally glow pretty bright orange. i left it in there about 25 minutes then quenched in ice water. it was pretty easy. never tempered it, but i don't mind if it's brittle. i'm doing this again for sure, i'll get it right next time.
thanks for all the advice, snotpig. way more help than the knifemakers' forum.