Subject: Carbon Steel Bar Stock: 1095, 1084 and W2

HIGH-CARBON STEEL BAR STOCK
Start With Steel That Holds an Edge

KnifeKits.com high-carbon steel bar stock in 1095, 1084 and W2, shown in multiple sizes for knife making.

Three proven high-carbon steels are in stock at KnifeKits.com: 1095, 1084 and W2. Each is available in multiple sizes, so you can pick the bar that fits your next blade.

1095 High-Carbon Steel Bar Stock

1095 carries roughly 0.95% carbon, which gives it notable hardness and wear resistance. It is a popular choice for blades that need a sharp edge and lasting durability, and it is also used for cutting tools and edged weaponry such as swords.

Property

Detail

Carbon Content

Hardness

Wear Resistance

Corrosion Resistance

Approximately 0.95%

58-64 HRC after proper heat treatment

Excellent

Poor; requires regular maintenance

1084 High-Carbon Steel Bar Stock

1084 is a high-carbon, low-alloy steel known for toughness and edge retention. Its straightforward heat treatment (annealing, quenching and tempering) makes it a favorite with beginners and experienced makers alike, and it is a go-to for kitchen knives, pocket knives, and swords and daggers, notably for the hamon effect.

Property

Detail

Carbon Content

Manganese

Tensile Strength

Yield Strength

Hardness (Brinell)

Elongation at Break

0.80% - 0.93%

0.60% - 0.90%

780 - 930 MPa (110 - 130 ksi)
510 - 600 MPa (74 - 87 ksi)
220 - 270

11%

W2 High-Carbon Steel Bar Stock

W2 is a high-carbon tool steel with exceptional hardness and excellent edge retention. Makers favor it for its versatility and its ability to take a very sharp edge, whether the project is a custom knife or an industrial tool where wear resistance is crucial.

Property

Detail

Hardness Range
Carbon Content
Alloying Elements
Corrosion Resistance

62 - 67 HRC
0.85% - 1.15%
Small amounts of manganese, silicon & chromium
Low; requires regular maintenance

From The Bench

Every good blade begins with the steel, and the steel you choose shapes everything that follows: how it grinds, how it responds in heat treatment, and how long it holds an edge in the field or the kitchen.

That is why we are glad to stock 1095, 1084 and W2 in multiple sizes. If you want hardness and edge retention, 1095 and W2 deliver. If you want a forgiving, tough steel with a simple heat treatment, 1084 is hard to beat. Whichever you pick, you are working with materials makers have trusted for generations.

Thank you for choosing KnifeKits.com for your shop. Your orders and your loyalty keep our own benches busy, and we do not take that for granted. We are here to help you build something you are proud to put your name on.

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Subject: Carbon Steel Bar Stock: 1095, 1084 and W2

HIGH-CARBON STEEL BAR STOCKStart With Steel That Holds an Edge

1095 High-Carbon Steel Bar Stock

1084 High-Carbon Steel Bar Stock

W2 High-Carbon Steel Bar Stock

Every good blade begins with the steel, and the steel you choose shapes everything that follows: how it grinds, how it responds in heat treatment, and how long it holds an edge in the field or the kitchen.

HIGH-CARBON STEEL BAR STOCK
Start With Steel That Holds an Edge