CruForgeV vs. 1095

[69_knives]

This question is for those with experience using these metals to make knives and perhaps those that may not have used both but know the differences in a metallurgical standpoint.

In a side by side comparison of two sets of 3 knives, one set made from 1095 and the other from CruForgeV and the 3 knives being a chef knife, a hunting knife and the other a daily utility knife; what would be the major differences one could expect to see between the 2 knives in regular use.

 

[JasonSCarter]

1095 blade vs. Cruforge Blade, everything else being equal, the cruforge will be sharper due to the .75% vanadium more corrosion resistant and tougher due to the .75% Chromium. I would say the fact that there is 3 different types of knives doesnt matter.

Jason

 

[mete]

The .75 V will give finer grain and some wear resistant carbides. The Cr is not enough to make any difference in corrosion resistance. though it also will produce wear resistant carbides..

 

[Evan Martin]

can someone direct me to a place to find cruforge V info I seem to have missed something somewhere. Not wanting to sound like an idiot but this steel is new to me maybe I need to get my nose off the grinder alittle more

 

[Keith_H]

can someone direct me to a place to find cruforge V info I seem to have missed something somewhere. Not wanting to sound like an idiot but this steel is new to me maybe I need to get my nose off the grinder alittle more

http://www.usaknifemaker.com/store/...ath=41&zenid=a8208c7189b02f643a4dd91907f03af6 listed as 1086V

 

[silver_pilate]

hevy, Tracy's got some at USAKnifemaker. Or at least he did. You can also order directly from Crucible. They've got a good bit made up.

This is a purpose designed forging steel. The good folks at Crucible sat down with real bladesmiths and stormed out what would make a great forging steel from start to finish. The result is a high carbon forging steel that should forge great and perform even better. I've got some in the shop, but don't have a forge to heat it with right now, and I'd hate to waste it in stock removal.

--nathan

 

[69_knives]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Decisions, decisions...

 

[Troop]

Just so you guys know, the 1/4 x 2" flat is cheaper than the 1/4 x 1 1/4".
Crucible wants $4.02 /lb. for the 2", and $4.98 /lb. for the 1 1/4".
Go figure.

 

[Matthew Gregory]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Decisions, decisions...

There's really no decision to make here, man... I use 1095 because I'm looking to create hamon. I might even be able to do this with CruForgeV, but I haven't had the chance to try yet - if it does work, there will be absolutely no reason to use 1095 anymore.
CruForgeV is easier to heat treat without getting into to much trouble, has much greater wear resistance, and is cheap as hell to buy!