W1 Information & Composition

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Alloy	Elements	Percent	Notes & Characteristics
W1	Carbon: Chromium: Manganese: Molybdenum: Nickel: Tungsten:	.95% .15% .25% .10% .20% .50%	Manufacturer - Generic Carbon Steel

This steel wants to be W2 when it grows up. W1 is a good steel for forging and will make a good knife. It can be clay tempered and etched to show a hamon. W1 can make a good knife, however W2 makes a great knife when you can find it.

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