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I love when threads rise from the grave! There's usually a good discussion to be had, and in many cases, the new perspective combined with older advice gives a more useful resource than two separate threads. At least you can't complain about someone not utilizing the search function!
On a less off-topic note, I am also interested in 1084/1085 and other similar alloys. From my understanding, given normal variation, there will be little difference in these alloys and other low-alloy carbon and tool steels like 1095 and W1, given proper heat treatment.
That of course is key, and from a bit of time spent looking through the stickies in the custom makers' forum, that is the true advantage for 1085/1084. From my understanding, proper HT is easier and less strict than higher alloy steels, so you are more likely to receive a knife with that good treatment with the euctoid steels.
I could be wrong, but given the importance of HT, I reckon that factor alone is worth taking a look at these alloys over other plain carbon or low-alloy tool steels. Of course, if someone knows what they're doing, this would be a moot point.
On a less off-topic note, I am also interested in 1084/1085 and other similar alloys. From my understanding, given normal variation, there will be little difference in these alloys and other low-alloy carbon and tool steels like 1095 and W1, given proper heat treatment.
That of course is key, and from a bit of time spent looking through the stickies in the custom makers' forum, that is the true advantage for 1085/1084. From my understanding, proper HT is easier and less strict than higher alloy steels, so you are more likely to receive a knife with that good treatment with the euctoid steels.
I could be wrong, but given the importance of HT, I reckon that factor alone is worth taking a look at these alloys over other plain carbon or low-alloy tool steels. Of course, if someone knows what they're doing, this would be a moot point.