Steel Question

[coaldigger]

0-1 , What can you guy's tell me about it ? Whats your thoughts on knives made from this steel ( fixed blades) .

 

[he who say]

there are so many good blade steels out there, and this is another one. if you are really looking for info on 01 theres a steel chart which gives you the steel make up.

 

[michdad]

I have read and seen some fantastic things in the knife makers subforum about O-1. General consensus seems to be that although it can be more prone to rust than some other choices, it makes an awsome blade.

Matt

 

[The Moose]

Its a pretty good steel.

 

[knarfeng]

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3325212&postcount=2

O-1
This is a steel very popular with forgers, as it has the reputation
for being "forgiving". It is an excellent steel, that takes and holds
an edge superbly, and is tough (although not as tough as, say, 5160).
It rusts easily, however. Randall Knives uses O-1, so does Mad Dog
Knives.​

 

[raindog101]

I personally love O1. It's pretty much my favorite. Of course, I live in a dry climate, so the rust issues are a minimal worry for me.