What steel beginner edc?

[Jessetheknifeguy]

Thanks that's what I wanted to know.

 

[A.McPherson]

Not to hijack the thread but I have a question maybe you can answer. My friend is getting a knife made and is choosing between 5160 and 1080. The knife is going to be about a 3.5 inch edc type fixed blade.

Assuming heat treat is correct, which would be better for edge retention?

Probably 5160, but personally I’d still take 1084, because I can HT it with my equipment. If i was wanting to send out for HT I’d choose something more high tech than 5160...

 

[Lapedog]

Probably 5160, but personally I’d still take 1084, because I can HT it with my equipment. If i was wanting to send out for HT I’d choose something more high tech than 5160...

Ok thanks. I was abit leery about recommendinf 5160 due to its relatively high silicon content.

 

[Jessetheknifeguy]

Just wondering. What's wrong with silicon. I thought it improved toughness