Ontario Wakizashi

[Treg]

Hi guys, anyone have one of those??? I thinking of getting one as a trail openner. What steel is it made of???? Thank's !!!

 

[Treg]

Well I'm gonna have to get one too find out I guess...

 

[AfterTFD]

Maybe something like 1055. If it was anything special they would advertise it.

 

[Treg]

Thank's TFD, I don't know 1055, what is it comparable to???

 

[Matador]

I have one of the early versions and it's a gas to have! My understanding when I purchased it from a reputable dealer was that the blade steel is 1095. Whatever it is, it takes a heck of beating! Not sure how well it would work as a trail opener, but it would be hella fun trying to find out!

Matador

 

[slipstickLibby]

Thank's TFD, I don't know 1055, what is it comparable to???

Just as 1095 is plain carbon steel with nominal 0.95% carbon,
1055 is plain carbon steel with nominal 0.55% carbon.

1055 is used a lot for swords and throwing knives and items that have to withstand impact more than retain an edge.

I don't know what steel is in the blade you are looking at. Since the Ontario Wakizashi is a sword, 1055 is a good guess.

 

[Bimmer1]

While you are considering your purchase you should consider the Hanwei Banshee for your intended use.

http://kultofathena.com/s_results.asp?search=banshee

 

[Treg]

Thank's Bimmer, that's a nice alternative...