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Post by MichaelRS on Apr 26, 2021 9:11:28 GMT
Ginger or Mary Ann? Jeannie or Samantha? 1095 or T10?
Well, to keep it simple let's just talk about the 1095 versus the T10. What would be the main reasons to choose one or the other? This would be for a wakizashi.
And referring to my prior lesson on heat treatment, when you all are saying "heat treatment" were you talking about differentially hardened clay tempering?
Because, although it's a little bit a ways yet, I was thinking of ordering a T10 blade with clay tempering. This based on a few videos I have seen and some articles I've read saying that T10 is really good stuff, is plentiful in China and about the same price as 1095. But of course I want to hear what you all have to say
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Apr 26, 2021 9:17:04 GMT
Theoretically T10 contains a little bit more Si and a little bit of Tungsten but probably you'll never experience any difference in a swordblade with the same heat treatment in real life.
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Post by pgandy on Apr 26, 2021 11:46:16 GMT
As for the steel I’d go with which was being offered as everything else being equal I’d never know the difference. Personally speaking as for differential vs through hardening it would depend on the end use. For display I’d go differential and for use through hardening. Again for my purposes I’d not know the difference as I am not seriously involved in cutting. From the cutting standpoint the TH is springier being a bit more forgiving in a bad cut and I can polish out the scratches easier. I could also sharpen a TH blade without having to worry about losing the hamon and then restoring it. But I should point out that is not my field. When starting out I was tied up in the katana myth and wound up with one of each on the entry level scale and they are very much alive and kicking today. I’ve never damage a blade other than one that received a microscopic chip that is not detectable even when slicing paper nor my thumb nail. It's noticeable only on close scrutiny in bright sun light. I husband my swords and am selective in my targets placing the emphases on technique and not hard targets to see just what my swords are capable of.
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Post by RufusScorpius on Apr 26, 2021 16:57:20 GMT
I think T10 would have a bit more corrosion resistance than 1095, but for all practical purposes you will never notice the difference in the finished sword. It's my opinion that 1095 vs T10 or whatever is more advertising and marketing than any functional difference in the finished blades.
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Post by MichaelRS on Apr 26, 2021 19:49:15 GMT
Thank you everyone
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2021 5:38:28 GMT
Ginger or Mary Ann? Jeannie or Samantha? 1095 or T10? Well, to keep it simple let's just talk about the 1095 versus the T10. What would be the main reasons to choose one or the other? This would be for a wakizashi. And referring to my prior lesson on heat treatment, when you all are saying "heat treatment" were you talking about differentially hardened clay tempering? Because, although it's a little bit a ways yet, I was thinking of ordering a T10 blade with clay tempering. This based on a few videos I have seen and some articles I've read saying that T10 is really good stuff, is plentiful in China and about the same price as 1095. But of course I want to hear what you all have to say Q 1) Ginger. I love redheads. Q 2) Samantha. She is more of the home type. Jeanie reveals too much. Q 3) Whichever is the least expensive. I am no expert on metallurgy or swords. I do know from research both are good viable swords metals.
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Post by swordenthusiast on Apr 29, 2021 20:54:56 GMT
Ginger or Mary Ann? Jeannie or Samantha? 1095 or T10? Well, to keep it simple let's just talk about the 1095 versus the T10. What would be the main reasons to choose one or the other? This would be for a wakizashi. And referring to my prior lesson on heat treatment, when you all are saying "heat treatment" were you talking about differentially hardened clay tempering? Because, although it's a little bit a ways yet, I was thinking of ordering a T10 blade with clay tempering. This based on a few videos I have seen and some articles I've read saying that T10 is really good stuff, is plentiful in China and about the same price as 1095. But of course I want to hear what you all have to say Good break down on various sword metals here: www.sword-buyers-guide.com/sword-steels.html. Personally, I would go with T10, but many I have heard from here say it doesn't really matter so long as it's tempered properly.
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Post by Adventurer'sBlade on Apr 29, 2021 21:25:53 GMT
I think the practical difference is so minor I'd go with whichever one has fittings/aesthetics I prefer.
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