I recently purchased a 1/4 pigsticker mortising chisel online. The only mark on it is an owners name on the handle. Unfortunately the tip is soft, since I'm not sure of the carbon content I plan on oil quenching and draw temper to a blue to start. My worry is the handle, I will be heating the tip to cherry red in a small forge. Do I need to worry about the handle charring on the inside? If I do, how do I remove the handle?
Thanks for your help, Eric