1095 Steel

Posted by Sachin Sharma on

1095 steel  is commonly used in making various kinds of knives. This kind of steel is very easy to sharpen yet it needs to be maintain well because it tends to rust. It also has a sturdy  edge. This steel is also known as a basic form of carbon steel.

Elements of steel 

 

 

Elements 1095 plain steel
C 0.90 - 1.03
Mn 0.30 - 0.50
S < 0.050
P < 0.040
Si NIL  
Cr NIL  
Fe Base

 

 

Brands Using the steel

  • Esee Izula Knife  https://www.eseeknives.com/
  • Shcrade knives https://www.schrade.com/
  • Condor Knife https://www.condortk.com/

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