what kind of carbon steel is used? and are you open to making these out of high grad steel or carbon steel products. basicly a functional aplication?
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I highly doubt its made out of carbon steel, especially at the price that it is. It feels like a regular stainless steel blade.
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It states "Carbon steel blade". Carbon steel includes mild steel. Mild carbon steel (as it is referred to) contains .05 - .29% carbon. Medium carbon steel is from .30 - .59%. High carbon steel is from .60 - .99%. Ultra high carbon steel is from 1.00 - 2.00%. Steel is considered carbon steel up to 2.1%. So, unless the manufacturer would like to specify a little better, It's a little hard to discern the amount of carbon in the blade/steel.
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I don't believe they make these units in stainless steel. Stainless steel would be an inferior material for this type of application.
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I assume it is carbon, since that is what turns iron into steel. However, I don't know for sure.
47840
It is some type of stainless steel. Different than the SCHF9 which is a high carbon steel. Both well made extremely strong knives. Only down side is difficult to sharpen due to curve of the blade. Scrade just came out with a new improved model for around the same price with even better options like an included diamond stone and flin and steel. I highly recommend buying the SCHF38 instead.
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the D2 steel is a much harder steel and will hold an edge better, you need to use either ceramic rods or diamond sharpeners on this blade, traditional whet stones, are too soft and will not sharpen them, i have never owned the other type blade so i don't know if the D2 offers a significant advantage to the traditional carbon blade, it does hold an edge very well, there are articles online that discuss the differences and advantages of the various blade steels, all K-bars are top quality knives and i'm sure either knife will serve you well, hope this helps
1785381
It's stainless steel, no worries. All steel is "carbon" steel, it's an alloy of carbon and iron.
1016806
Hey, So To answer your question, I'm pretty sure it's a high carbon steel. Cause the blade has rusted a little bit at one time, And it keeps an edge for a long time, where as stainless steel blades are the opposite, stainless steel rusts and loses an edge quite fast.But I hope this helps you.
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It is probably high carbon steel the metal revolution in steel blades begun in the 80 with the introduction of some blades oriented alloys like 440 and 420 family of steel so this make me think you have high carbon steel or a low end stainless steel (by today standard)
988126
ROFLMAO, Carbon steel isn't anything special. Iron has carbon added to it to make it steel, my bed springs are carbon steel, my truck frame is carbon steel, my dogs leash chain is carbon steel...........I'd be more impressed if it was stainless steel or hardened steel with a proven rating.
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I'm not aware of the metallic composition or properties of steel carbon vs stainless steel. I do know that the two Paderno blades that I own have stay sharp and never rust.
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Stainless steel for sure. Supposed to be high carbon and high chrome content, similar to 440C but probably not as good as the 440C we have come to expect.
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they formerly were american made... A GOOD PRODUCT,,, i have one of the imports,, i am reserving judgement on them... they must have to meet the schrade standards,, but with the stainless steel blades,, i am not sure... the blades are not as stiff an formerly a definite minus.. a thicker blade could be used better for heavy cutting.and i do prefer the highcarbon steel for taking an edge
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Carbon steel oxidizes much easier than "stainless" (there is no true stainless, just some more resistant than others). Carbon steel has many other great properties I won't get into here, but as has been said, a little oil (food grade like mineral oil is more appropriate of you will cut food, or it is a possibility) will help prevent overt rust. A forced patina (making the blade oxidize in a more limited and controlled way) is a way to actually further prevent rust. Exposure to various light acids for limited times helps, such as cutting citrus or soaking with vinegar.
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Yes. 1095 chrome vanadium. Just about any knife from Ontario/Ka-Bar/Becker/Old Hickory/ESEE is going to be high carbon, unless otherwise clearly stated.
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You might take the frames of the grates to a local welder and see if he/she could fashion new grates? Some high schools have welding classes and do these types of projects cheaply... Just a thought. Robbie
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Weldable materials: Mild, low alloy steel (not suitable for aluminum or stainless steel