Who We Are
Industry Leaders
Based in the heart of Texas, Pristine Heat Treat is a premier heat treating service provider specializing in knife steels. Our Unique heat process dramatically decreases the occurrence of decarb. We cater to custom knife makers, small-scale manufacturers, and passionate hobbyists, offering tailored heat treatment solutions that elevate blade quality. With state-of-the-art equipment and a deep understanding of steel metallurgy, we meet the growing demand for reliable, high-performance heat treating in Texas’s vibrant knife-making community and nationwide. Our goal is to empower every maker with blades that cut sharper, last longer, and perform better.
Services
At Pristine Heat Treat, we offer tailored heat treating designed specifically for knife steels, ensuring decarb free steel with optimal performance for every application:
- Heat Treating: Normalizing, austenitizing, quenching, and tempering, customized for specific steels (e.g., 1084, CPM-3V, MagnaCut) to achieve precise hardness and toughness.
- Cryogenic Treatment: A sub-zero process using liquid nitrogen to enhance wear resistance and edge retention.
- Testing & Quality Control: Rockwell hardness testing.
- Consulting: Expert guidance on steel and heat treatment recipes tailored to your blade’s desired application, from culinary to tactical.
- Specialty Services: Annealing, stress relief, and straightening testing for comprehensive blade optimization.
Unlike general heat treaters, we focus specifically on knife steels, delivering customized protocols, fast turnaround times (1–2 weeks), and exceptional customer service to meet the needs of makers big and small.
Our Process
Precision is at the heart of everything we do. Our heat treating process begins with a deep understanding of your steel and project goals. Using advanced furnaces, quenching systems, and cryogenic chambers, we execute tailored heat treatment recipes to bring out the best in every blade. Each step—normalizing, austenitizing, quenching, tempering, and cryo—is carefully monitored to ensure consistency and quality. Our rigorous testing, including Rockwell hardness checks, guarantees your blades meet exact standards. With Pristine Heat Treat, you’re not just getting a service—you’re getting a partner in crafting exceptional knives.