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I was wondering what the differences of both steels were to help me pick out my next knife. Im between the older Camillus Bk-7 or the current Kabar version. Thanks
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CAMILLUS 0170-6 vs KABAR 1095 STEEL
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The alloys are extremely similar. Both are essentially 1095, but with small additions of Chromium, Vanadium and a couple of other elements. The alloys are so similar that any performance difference would be due to heat treat.
It is said that Camillus ran 0170-6C a point or so Rockwell harder than KaBar runs its 1095 Cro Van. That would give the Camillus knives maybe a bit better edge holding and make the KaBars maybe a little tougher.
IIRC, at the time the move to KaBar was announced, Ethan Becker said he thought the KaBar version was a little tougher and did not comment on edge holding.
It is said that Camillus ran 0170-6C a point or so Rockwell harder than KaBar runs its 1095 Cro Van. That would give the Camillus knives maybe a bit better edge holding and make the KaBars maybe a little tougher.
IIRC, at the time the move to KaBar was announced, Ethan Becker said he thought the KaBar version was a little tougher and did not comment on edge holding.
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I remember that too. I figured if Ethan feels that way, that's enough for me.
I'm sure there are folks here who can comment in detail, but with the ready availability of both BK7's - though the Camillus BK7 might be more expensive - why not get both and check it out for yourself? I've been ready to pull the trigger on a Kabar BK7 twice, and each time something comes up. I might ask for a Kabar BK7 for Christmas.
~Chris