1095 for edc?

15mtyler

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Is 1095 q good steele fot edc. I have an esee 3 getting here Saturday that will b my new edc and I was just wondering what all yalls thought where on it
 
Yes 1095 will perform well, just make sure you keep it dry and give it a wipe down after use. Enjoy your new knife!
 
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Sure, 1095 is a very good steel for EDC.

And the ESEE3 is a good knife. But for EDC?!


Wouldn't it have been better to ask us BEFORE you bought it?
 
Not sure about an Esee 3 for edc, (a bit too thick behind the edge for me, and too big for most of my edc tasks) but it might be fine for your uses.
1095 is a great, cheap EDC steel. It's easy to sharpen, so if you need to abuse the edge, you can do it without worrying.
Not great if you're cutting a LOT of abrasive materials, or it it will always get wet (though the ESEE's coating will help, while it's on)
but for general use it's one of my favorites.
 
I've had an ESEE 3 as an EDC knife for the last year.

It's a slim profile fixed blade, and is smaller than my ZT 0200 folder. The ZT has been my primary box cutter, package opener, and at my job, there's lots of packages to open and then break down.
 
Not sure about the ESEE 3 in particular (though I've used the Eskabar lots), but 1095 is just fine. I have plenty of GEC's (all 1095) and as far are the steel is concerned, it gets the job done. Easy to sharpen, tougher than nails, and if uncoated--it takes a nice patina which gives it character. Care for it, sharpen it, use it and don't think twice. Enjoy!
 
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I prefer fine carbide steels like 1095, 420HC, and 12c27 for EDC.

I carry a DMT credit card stone, sharpen often and don't care about blade loss.
 
I carry 1095 as an edc most of the time but I pair it with a stainless blade also.
A bit of care does need to be taken but since you are considering a fixed blade that is much easier to maintain than a 1095 folder.

Just wiping down after getting it wet is key and a Thin coat of your preferred lubricant will keep the rust at bay.

I like the edge I get on 1095 so I have no problem doing the work to keep it clean.
 
I have carried an ESEE 3 or and izula every day for the last 2 years. I love them, the edge is easy to maintain, and as long as I do my part I have had no corrosion issues.
 
Depends on what you do. I cut lots of cardboard, which is fairly abrasive, and 1095 just doesn't have the carbide content to keep up. I don't mind sharpening at home, but I find it annoying to have to stop and sharpen in the middle of a job. I'm hate to say it, but the new gig has made me more of a steel snob, so D2 or better here for my main carry.
 
I EDC a Swamp Rat Rodent Solution in SR101 on the Oregon Coast, lots of rain, salt in the air, and humidity, still have no rust issues after almost two years...and SR101 is more rust aggressive than 1095 so you should be fine.
 
I'm sure the Esee will serve you well. I carried a Gec slip joint as an edc and its held up great.
 
I've been carrying an Izula in 1095 and it works out quite well, just don't leave the knife wet and you'll be fine. I usually have it as a necker or keep it on one of the pockets, never noticed any issues with rust beyond some minor spots on the edge.
 
1095 is just fine for EDC. Tough. Easy to sharpen. Great warranty from Esee so you don't have to baby it. I think the 3 is a great size for EDC and it will be thin enough to be a good cutter.
 
I carried and Izula and a Candiru for a while, just take a little more care I prefer knives in 3V for EDC, they hold an edge longer and don't have the corrosion issues. I'm in a dry climate but would occasionally get rust spots on the edge of the blade that was exposed from the coating on the 1095 blades.
 
1095 good? Sure. Some of the best factory traditional folders (slip joints) made use primarily 1095 steel for their blades. It sharpens pretty easily and holds an edge for a reasonable amount of time during hard use, and it's cost effective. Keep it wiped down and don't leave the knife mixed in with a pile of wet laundry as it will rust. Wipe it down with oil periodically same as you would a firearm.
 
1095 is a steel I would totally trust for EDC in a folder or a fixed blade. I have both folders and fixed blades in this steel and they are among my favorites. They are made by companies who get it right, like GEC, for example, so this may explain why I'm very partial to this steel.
 
I regularly carry a GEC with 1095 and I really like the steel. Sharpens up to a polished edge very easily, good edge stability if you go thin. Wear resistance is poor compared to stainless steels with significant carbide volume, even stuff like 440C, but it's not something that particularly bothers me. I touch mine up every day and never have a problem with having a dull knife.

It'll rust if you don't keep the blade clean and dry, but it'll develop a patina with use that helps stop further corrosion and that I think looks really nice.
 
15mtyler said:
Is 1095 q good steele fot edc. I have an esee 3 getting here Saturday that will b my new edc and I was just wondering what all yalls thought where on it
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Yes, it's fine for EDC. Tough and easy to touch up, just watch out for corrosion.

Also, don't worry about blade thickness. The 3 is actually sensibly thin with a really nice distal taper, it's a great cutter. 1095 should be ran as thin as possible IMO, as it's tough enough to handle it.
 
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