1095

[John L]

Is 1095 suitable for folder blades? And if not..why not?

 

[Mike Hull]

.............Yes!

 

[Don Hanson III]

I've use it many times in folders.

Edit to add - I think 01 is a better choice because you can buy it in precision ground thickness and I belive it will hold a better edge.

Don Hanson lll

 

[Danbo]

Don, I like your O1 bladed folders better, but certainly 1095 works well too.

 

[Will52100]

Nothing wrong with 1095, O-1 may hold a little better edge, and stainless may not rust as easily, but 1095's been around for a while and a lot of manufatures have used it for blade steel, I know the old Kbar's had 1095 blades, not sure who else.

 

[blgoode]

Use 0-1