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I would not use 1095 for any sword. It's just too high in carbon and have too much hardness and strength. I'd go to to a lower carbon steel, like the 6150 or 9260, and sacrifice some of the hardness and strength for a bit more toughness. However, I have no idea where to get either alloy. Some say the 80CrV2 is a tough steel that's not hard to heat treat and has good toughness. The New Jersey Steel Baron is trying to push it as a replacement for 5160, which would also be a good sword steel.
Doug
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