Made from 02" thick 1095 CroVan steel, the kukri's 1325" epoxy powder coated blade is proudly embellished with Hank Reinhardt's signature and coupled with Becker's distinct handle shape and a practical polyester sheath Re 1095 CroVan vs 440A Stainless While the durability will depend on how well they heat treat the blades, here's a good feel for the difference The 1095 CroVan will take and hold a great edge and will be good for a hard use knife, but will rust if permitted so keep a light sheen of oil on it in the field and in storageThe 1095 CRO Van chemical composition gives you a more accurate idea of how it will perform if it takes longer for the components of 1095 CRO Van steel Carbon, manganese 11%, chromium 05%, vanadium 06%, molybdenum 006% nitrogen, 025% molybdenum, 006% nitrogen, 025% nitrogen, 025% silicon, 025% phosphorus, 0025% sulfur, 005% sulfur This is an element that
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