I am going to have a new knife made, and I can't decide which steel to use. I think carbon is going to be the "family" I want to go with...I don't really see the advantage of stainless.
It is going to be a 5" blade fixed knife for primarily camping. I want durable (not going to snap in half or chip) and be able to hold a good sharp edge.
Here are my options...please weigh in and give your reasons please:
1095
01
D2
M2
Obviously there are major cost differences, so is the cost of M2 worth it compared to 1095?
Am I missing any other steels I should consider?
Thanks for your help
It is going to be a 5" blade fixed knife for primarily camping. I want durable (not going to snap in half or chip) and be able to hold a good sharp edge.
Here are my options...please weigh in and give your reasons please:
1095
01
D2
M2
Obviously there are major cost differences, so is the cost of M2 worth it compared to 1095?
Am I missing any other steels I should consider?
Thanks for your help