1075 knife steel
1075 is a carbon / low-alloy knife steel, typically hardened to HRC 56-58.
| Type | Carbon / low-alloy |
|---|---|
| Hardness | HRC 56-58 |
| Edge retention | lowamong the lowest of 49 |
| Corrosion resistance | lowamong the lowest of 49 |
| Toughness | very-highhigher than 40 of 48, tied with 8 |
| Ease of sharpening | easy to sharpeneasier to sharpen than 35 of 48, tied with 13 |
| Price tier | Budget |
| Best for | Outdoor / bushcraftHard-use / survivalBudget |
Knives in 1075
FH TRADERS Hunting Knife 1075 Carbon Steel and Micarta Handle - Fixed 
Condor Tool & Knife Bushlore Blade Blank - 1075 High Carbon Steel - Kn
Condor Bushlore Knife - Bushcraft Knife - 1075 High Carbon Steel - Wal
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Similar carbon / low-alloy steels
| Steel | Type | HRC | Edge | Corrosion | Toughness | Tier | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1084 | Carbon / low-alloy | 58-60 | medium | low | high | Budget | Knives → |
| 1095 | Carbon / low-alloy | 56-58 | medium | low | high | Budget | Knives → |
| 5160 | Carbon / low-alloy | 57-60 | medium | low | very high | Budget | Knives → |
| 80CrV2 | Carbon / low-alloy | 58-60 | medium | low | very high | Budget | Knives → |
| W2 | Carbon / low-alloy | 58-62 | medium | low | high | Mid | Knives → |
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