I have my grandpa's navy knife from ww2, a mk2 combat knife i think, and i was wondering what type of steel it is made of. I'm guessing it's a high carbon steel, i'd just like to know exactly what grade.
I would get a 1095, serrated edge, tanto style, with either a good quality rubberized or bone handle.
1095 Steel - Easy to sharpen, plain carbon steel used in knife making. Proven to be one of the most popular steels used in KA-BAR knives. Right from the OEM site. Worked for a company that started in 1859 as a safe manufacturer. The steel recipes have not changed much from WWII (when Elliot Ness was running the company) to now. Doubt the KA-BAR recipes has changed either.
