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Why did Ethan choose 1095 Cro Van

1095 and 5160 are my favorite blade steels. I'd prefer 5160 in a larger blade, such as a big honking khukri or a sword, but for most knives, well done 1095 is more than adequate.

My first Kabar Becker so far is my little BK-11. It's been my EDC since I acquired it and I've lately been using it for my straight razor. It's a great shaver. Kabar's version of 1095 is the best in the industry IMO.
 
Ethan Becker said:
The short and sweet answer (i am tuckered and am headed for bed) is that you gotta spend a whole great big BUNCH more money to get a better all around cutlery steel.....It is an aggressive cutter, it holds that aggressive cutting edge for a long time, it sharpens easily, it has good mechanical strength and flexes a lot before either plastic deformation or catastrophic failure, it is inexpensive......

As a Cognac snob I always loved Delamain Pale & Dry.....Some old Hines and Martells and a few boutique houses could be said to be better(and not MUCH better) but were four to ten times the price....Never felt under served with the big D and I NEVER feel under steeled with straight 1095 and if it is 1095CV with Tooj's heat treat, I am always a happy boy.....

Thanks for this question .....

All Best....

ethan
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Brilliant answer Mr. Becker. I'm alway most impressed with designers/manufacturers that take this balanced approach to design and construction. And I'm even more impressed when the concepts are illustrated with a fine-spirits analogy.
 
Kabar's 1095CV = 176-6C = Carbon-V = 50-100B

It's all the same stuff.

And when it's heat treated the Kabar way, it's mighty fine stuff.;)
 
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