1095 high carbon knife making steel, USA-milled, 12x1.5x.187, 4 pack vs 1084 knife steel flat stock 12" x 1.5" x 1/8" 8pcs
Overall winner: 1095 high carbon knife making steel, USA-milled, 12x1.5x.187, 4 pack
Key Differences
Patriot Steel A is 1095 high-carbon single-piece stock with higher user rating (4.60 from 1,156 reviews) and touted USA-made small-batch consistency, making it better for makers prioritizing edge retention and material provenance. SALUINOKI B is an 8-pack of 1084 flat stock with lower average rating (4.20 from 359 reviews), rust-proof packaging and better value-per-piece for multi-blade projects but has mixed quality and etching concerns
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
1084 knife steel flat stock 12" x 1.5" x 1/8" 8pcs
1084 steel flat stock blanks for knife making. Includes rust-protective packaging; neat and ready for forging. customer note: value for money but some quality concerns about hardness and etching
Pros
- includes multiple blanks per pack
- rust-protective packaging
- reasonable pricing (per customer insight)
Cons
- mixed steel quality feedback
- etching quality is problematic
- warp issues and bending upon arrival
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Patriot Steel |
| Durability | Patriot Steel |
| Versatility | SALUINOKI |
| User Reviews | Patriot Steel |