Difference between 1095 and 1095 Cro-Van?

[SBaker34]

Is there any noticeable difference between plain 1095 and 1095 Cro-van steel? I heard it is more corrosion resistant but I do not know if that is true.

 

[Gator97]

Looking at 1095 vs. 1095 Cro-Van steel composition comparison, later has Cr and V.
so, theoretically 1095 Cro-Van should have better wear resistance.
Never used though.

 

[knarfeng]

Is there any noticeable difference between plain 1095 and 1095 Cro-van steel? I heard it is more corrosion resistant but I do not know if that is true.

In the amounts used in 1095 Cro Van, Chromium improves the uniformity of heat treatment and Vanadium is said to produce a finer grain size. A finer grain size should improve the toughness at a given strength. That is, you could get a steel to a somewhat higher hardness without having as great an impact on toughness.

Neither corrosion resistance nor wear resistance would be affected.

I don't have enough experience with 1096 Cro Van to tell you if the differences are noticeable in the field.

 

[Gator97]

1096?

 

[knarfeng]

and one to grow on?

Hah! busted on my typo. Good catch!

 

[Gator97]

Actually I was hoping for a new steel formula
Database is never complete..

 

[SteelSnob]

I personally like both very much.