1084 vs 1095
A side-by-side of two carbon / low-alloy knife steels on the specs that decide a purchase. 1084 is a carbon / low-alloy steel; 1095 is a carbon / low-alloy steel.
| Property | 1084 | 1095 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness (HRC) | 58-60 | 56-58 | — |
| Edge retention | medium | medium | about the same |
| Corrosion resistance | low | low | about the same |
| Toughness | high | high | about the same |
| Ease of sharpening | easy | easy | — |
| Price tier | Budget | Budget | — |
1084 suits outdoor / bushcraft, budget; 1095 suits outdoor / bushcraft, hard-use / survival, budget. Neither is universally "better" — match the steel to the job, and remember heat treat matters as much as the alloy.
Chemical composition, side by side
| Element (%) | 1084 | 1095 |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | ~0.87 | ~0.95 |
| Manganese (Mn) | ~0.75 | ~0.4 |
Nominal weight %; "~" = midpoint of the standard's range, "—" = not listed by the source. Sources: MakeItFrom (standard ranges) (1084), MakeItFrom (standard ranges) (1095).
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