1095 high carbon knife making steel, USA-milled, 12x1.5x.187, 4 pack vs Blulu 3-Piece 36x1x1/8 in Hot Rolled Steel Flat Bar
Overall winner: 1095 high carbon knife making steel, USA-milled, 12x1.5x.187, 4 pack
Key Differences
Patriot Steel (A) is sold as a single-piece 1095 high‑carbon knife-making steel with US-made small-batch production and stronger edge-retention potential; Blulu (B) is a three-piece set of hot-rolled flat bars intended as general-purpose steel stock with noted heat-treatment and pressure resistance. Choose Patriot Steel if you need knife-specific 1095 high-carbon material and buyer feedback; choose Blulu if you need longer flat bars in a multi-piece pack for broader metalworking use
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
Blulu 3-Piece 36x1x1/8 in Hot Rolled Steel Flat Bar
Solid hot-rolled steel flat bars for construction and industrial use. Durable material withstands heat and pressure with reliable service life. Customer notes multiple pieces per package for flexible applications
Pros
- hot-rolled steel construction
- includes 3 pieces per pack
- dimensions suitable for various applications
- good heat treatment potential
Cons
- dimensions approximate per piece
- no explicit corrosion resistance details
- no installation hardware included
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Patriot Steel |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | Patriot Steel |
| User Reviews | Patriot Steel |