1080 Information & Composition

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Alloy	Elements	Percent	Notes & Characteristics
1080	Carbon: Manganese: Phosphorus: Sulfur:	.80% .75% .04% .05%	Manufacturer - Generic Carbon Steel

A simple tough carbon steel that replaced 1084. 1080 is very similar to 1075 but offers more carbon. 1080 also is forge-able and is a good choice for knives of all sizes offering a good balance of toughness and edge-holding. 1080 can also be differentially heat treated and etched to show a hamon line. 1080 is a popular component in damascus and etches a dark grey.

1080 is often paired with 15N20 for pattern welding because the heat treatment for each is very similar and it produces a very tough high contrast damascus steel.

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