1095 is high carbon steel It wouldn't suit being tool steel since it only has 095% of carbon in general tool steel has more than 1% of carbon, which changes the behavior of the steelA brief overview and comparison of 1095 carbon steel as used in Mora knives About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety HowMade in the UK, 1095 is a high carbon steel which is an easier steel to work with It also can produce hamon lines when heat treated correctly, however I would recommend 26C3 instead of 1095 for better hamon lines 1095 is great paired with 15N for Damascus steel and also makes a great blade steel by itself!
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