Old Blackjack knife - What steel did they use?

[Gunsnknives]

Howdy all,

I have a Blackjack Model #1-7, Classic Hunter made in Effingham, IL. I got it circa 1993. The blade says it's "Carbon Steel." Does anyone know what steel this is? A2? 1095?

Thanks all.

 

[Gunsnknives]

Anyone?

 

[longbow]

If it isn't marked A2 then I would assume 1095. I've a 1=7 but later model made in Virginia in A2 and the thing is just a straight razor. keepem sharp

 

[kwackster]

The steel is most likely 1095, but 52100 is also possible.

This is my Blackjack 1-7

Specs:

Overall length: 30,5 cm
Blade length: 18,0 cm
Blade thickness: 5,5 mm
Steel: most likely 1095 carbon steel (can also be 52100)
Hardness: 57-58 HRC
Handle material: Leather washers
Guard: Brass
Butt: Aluminum
Weight: 303 grams
Sheath: Leather

 

[Brian Sargent]

I asked Mike and he said 52-100.

 

[festerfromnzed]

My favourite user by far....perfect balance......................FES

 

[jdm61]

I still have a #1-7 and the Warner-Moran Rio Grande camp knife. For their time, they were very good factory knives that would take a very keen edge. With that said, some of them, particularly some of the bigger knives like the Rio Grande, had the reputation of occasionally being a bit soft out of the heat treat.

 

[Gunsnknives]

Brian Sargent, not to be insulting, but who is Mike (thank you for asking BTW)?

Well I've always wanted to try 52100...and 1095...and A2. The voting here sounds like it might be 52100.

My Model 1-7 looks just like the ones above, but does not have the upper portion of the guard (I actually prefer it this way). It takes a SUPER keen edge, but does not seem to hold it very long (as compared to high vanadium uber steels). I've used it, cleaned it up, sharpened it...something to be said about ol' fashioned "carbon steel" and how it just works. Don't get me wrong, I have uber steels in my drawer (and a couple in the mail), but I keep coming back to my Black Jack.

Anyways, thanks for the inputs...