Description

Sweet spot for many makers. Good edge retention with excellent toughness.

Properties

Edge Retention
6.5/10
Corrosion Resistance
2.0/10
Toughness
8.0/10
Ease of Sharpening
8.5/10

Chemical Composition

C
0.75%
Carbon
Mn
0.75%
Manganese

✓ Pros

Excellent toughness. Good for abuse. Very forgiving heat treatment.

✗ Cons

Lower edge retention vs 1095. Rusts easily.

Grinding Notes

Very forgiving. Ideal for learning. Grinds clean.

Polishing Notes

Good for traditional finishes. Less critical than high carbon.