STEELWORKS Flat Steel Bar 3/16 x 3 x 36" vs 1095 high carbon knife making steel, USA-milled, 12x1.5x.187, 4 pack
Overall winner: 1095 high carbon knife making steel, USA-milled, 12x1.5x.187, 4 pack
Key Differences
Patriot Steel (A) is a USA-made 1095 high-carbon bar aimed at knife-making with strong edge-retention potential but some reports of bending or rusting; Steelworks (B) is a low-carbon/A-36 flat steel bar noted for good weldability and cleanliness but with mixed feedback on strength. Choose A if you need a blade-grade high-carbon steel for knives; choose B if you want an easy-to-weld, general-purpose flat steel bar
STEELWORKS Flat Steel Bar 3/16 x 3 x 36"
Flat steel bar, low carbon, ASTM A-36 spec. Suitable for welding projects and custom fabrication. Customers note good quality and ease of welding
Pros
- good quality
- easy to weld
- clean appearance
- meets ASTM A-36
Cons
- mixed feedback on strength
1095 high carbon knife making steel, USA-milled, 12x1.5x.187, 4 pack
1095 steel for knife making, cold rolled and annealed. consistent small-batch production supports reliable results. customers note good quality and ease of use with spot-on dimensions
Pros
- usa-milled 1095 steel
- consistent small-batch production
- easy to work with
- spot-on dimensions
Cons
- mixed durability reports (cracking in forge)
- some pieces arrive bent
- rusting reported by some customers
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Patriot Steel |
| Durability | steelworks |
| Versatility | Patriot Steel |
| User Reviews | Patriot Steel |