O1 Steel - History and Properties

[brownshoe]

I have an O1 slipjoint made by Don Hanson of Sunfish Forge. It is at 61R, convex grind. and holds an edge. You might want to ask him for his recipe, he's probably been using O1 for 30 years.

 

[LG&M]

The amount of research you do for these articles is impressive.

 

[Alberta Ed]

I believe bladesmith John Cooper (RIP 1987) favored O1.

 

[Larrin]

The amount of research you do for these articles is impressive.

Thanks!