How is 1095 Hi Carbon Spring Steel for a blade?

Actually, after looking at your pic. That knife was made from barstock. So 1095 it is. I thought he only used files. I guess I need to check their website more often.
 
Also keep in mind that it will take on a patina with use unless you take steps to prevent it. I personally prefer a patina. The little one's still catching up. :) (The Boddington's not quite as dark as it appears in the pic.)

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I like the file knives a lot. It looks really cool the way he leaves a bit of the file on the blade.

When I talked to him he said him and one other person can turn out more than 100 knives in a week. WOW
 
One thing you can do to prevent rust is put a patina on it. It will not be shiny, but give it an old-time look, which you may or may not like. If you want to do it, clean it off really good, then leave it for a few hours in: potato, mustard, warm vinegar, mayonaise, almost anything slightly acidic. Many of us do this, it gives the knife a mottled gray patina that really helps prevent rust and (I think) looks great. But again, you might not like the look of it, so consider it carefully.
 
Thanks sodak - I will consider this, especially if it'll help in the long run. I guess I can tape off the handle and try to do the exposed part of the tang in the handle too to keep it consistent.

Esav - I stayed up most of the night reading that write up on steel. Very interesting. I'm going to have to read it a couple more times to get it though.
 
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