Is this knife stamped or forged?
381026
I am not sure about your Q&A.; We have several OXO kitchen blades. They are stored to protect their edges. These knives are used daily and hold a very durable edge. Last Christmas I purchased a set for my sister. She likes them too. Another question?
381027
My opinion on the one sitting in my kitchen, the blade and the area (calling it the collar I suppose) that rises to the handles (and continues inside the handle) is continuous ground metal, if it is stamped its from 1/2" or so steel, I have read on one site that it is stamped, but I would call this Ground from stock, maybe forged, but maybe not. most of the knives I've seen "stamped" have thin sheet steel blades, this knife does not. its been an excellent knife either way.
381028
OXO knives are stamped, full tang knives. For the record, I love mine. My husband has arthritis in his hands and these knives don't make his hands hurt when he helps me in the kitchen.
381029
As far as I am aware, it's a stamped, full tang knife. I've owned mine since I went to culinary school in '09 and it's still working great =)
756588
The blade is stamped 8Cr13MoV not Sandvik 14C28N. Made in China. It does hold an edge fairly well and for $23 who is complaining. I like the knife and recommended it to several friends who are purchasing one too.
268975
The one I received has the newer rough finish. It is a well made knife and case I carry it every day.
1195770
I looked at mine and everything matches. Iknow mine is genuine. The serrations on the top and bottom at the rear of the blade are different or nonexistent on fakes. 75 percent sure it is real.
14601
My knife has the same markings on it. No indication of blade steel on the blade. I don't have the box with me to look for any indications on there either. So far sounds legit.
734853
I ordered it thru a company in GB. There is no proof of country on the knife to show where it was made.
1191323
Yes it's real. It's a older knife they don't make anymore. They make a similar one. I think that's why it's a little cheaper
606167
sorry, I do not have that knife to check myself, I would try sending email to Spec.Ops. company. good luck
1951943
No. I own two other Ontario knives and they are clearly stamped "Ontario USA" on the Ricasso. The so-called "Ontario 499," I purchased from Amazon is not marked in any manner and makes me question this knife's authenticity. The genuine Ontario 499 is sold by Ontario for about $55.00 so I wouldn't waste your money on this questionable knock off.
2170696
The country of origin is not stamped on the knife. The only stamp on the knife is the grade of stainless steel which is X38Cr13 steel HRC53*2 Ice Tempered - 300 F. I believe that on the box the knife set came in it had China as the country of origin. I do not have the box but am 95% sure.
54443
It is, and when you get it all the proper markings will be in the correct places. I think it's just a ripped image of the knife. But all in all its a good knife has replace my buck folder as my new edc. Great ergonomics, great fit n finnish, good steel
817320
The larger knives are definitely forged. I'm not sure about the smaller knives, like the steak knives and paring knife.
627542
I bought this a month or so ago. The only stamp on the blade is "China", and there was nothing on the package stating what it is. I'm going to make a guess and say either stainless or spring steel. It keeps an edge pretty good & feels nice in your hand.
661524
It does not have a "made in US" stamp or statement. The blade is TR65 Pakistani steel so it probably was made in China.
1949624
you always want the forged knife (german made w/wusthof) rather than stamped knife except with a bread knife, where the thinner stamped blade works better. hop this helps-and IMHO, wusthof are some of the very best-professional grade
1628752
Hey Chbby-J, mine got some rusty color on it, but I think it may have been the Dye from the leather sheath...I sprayed WD-40 on the blade and wiped it down and keep it with a nice layer and it is fine...I love this knife! It keeps it's sharpness a long time...I found out they are made in Europe, but the weird thing is that there is no stamp anywhere on the knife...maybe cuz it is fake Damascus steel as Patrick B said. I never took it to get looked at by a pro...hope I was helpful...
1910874
Yes, but its cut from a sheet of metal, not forged. It's cheap, flimsy and is only good for looks/decoration; if that's your thing.