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The Newbies Arena Are you new to knife making? Here is all the help you will need.

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Old 11-24-2002, 09:51 PM
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0-1 or 1095?

If price doesn't matter, should a newbie start with 0-1 or 1095? Which would make the better blade. Which is the easiest to work with? Is there much difference between 1095 and 1084? What thickness of stock would you recommend for making a trout/bird type knife? This forum and the people responding are the best! Thanks in advance.
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Old 11-24-2002, 09:57 PM
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Any that you mentioned would make a good knife. The 10xx series is a little cheaper. 1095, or 1084 are very close.
For a B&T, I would use 3/32-1/8". JMO.


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Old 11-24-2002, 10:51 PM
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Thanks for your reply Mike H., I really appreciate it. Is there some kind of chart that lists the characteristics of the knife steels, their pros and cons? Again, thanks.
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Old 11-24-2002, 11:22 PM
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0-1 and 1084 (stock removal) are not "as" difficult to heat treat ,if you are going to forge....5160 or 1084.
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Old 11-25-2002, 09:03 AM
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steel choice

I agree with Mike as 1095 is more difficult to heat treat than 1084. My suggestion is 1084 or 5160. I started with 5160 and found it a little more forgiving for those learning mistakes. Just my thoughts.


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