1095 steel

[SlyOne]

I am thinking about making some old fashion butcher knives from 3/32" 1095 steel. How difficult is it to obtain a good heat treatment using primitive methods? Is there a better steel- such as 01? On 3/32 how likely is it the steel may warp?
Thanks.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

You would probably get more replies to your questions on the Shop Talk - BladeSmith Questions and Answers forum.