Bushcraft knife

[sgteldridge]

Im going to have a local knife maker make me a Bushcraft/Woodlore type knife out of 1095 steel and was wondering what should the RC. be on this type of steel for bushcrafting? thanks

 

[mojofilter]

I dont think you would go too far wrong with anything between 56 and 59.

 

[sgteldridge]

That about what i was thinking thanks

 

[addyb]

Seems about right, most middle of the road knives seem to fall under that category. SAK's are about 56, Frosts are 57-59, and Ka-Bar's are 57 on the Rockwell scale.

I think it you harden a knife too far past that point, field sharpening becomes more of a chore than a quick touch up task.

Because, the trick is to get a blade to walk that fine line between edge retention and ease of sharpening, isn't it?

Adam

 

[Lord Farquhar]

i would go for 57-59. 1095 is a good tough steel.