which is best

[v-6]

HR 1095
CRA 1095 of these which is the best for making knifes
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[AcridSaint]

If you're not hammering out your knives, you want CRA or HRA, the A is for annealed. It's easier to work soft

1095 requires a faster quench and closer temperature control than 1080/1084 because of the higher carbon content and lower alloying element content. So, I'd recommend starting with 1080 or 1084.

 

[Leu Custom]

HR 1095 eventhough i've never really used it is half hardened