What type of steel is used? i.e. 1095, 5160, 1075, 440 series....
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A quick search showed that it was made with this Blade Steel: High Carbon Steel, 59-60HRC.
877841
http://ontarioknife.com/fixed-blades/rtak-ii-detail.htmlThey had too many problems with 1095 it is now made with 5160
567069
Sorry about my previous answer - 1095 Cro-Van is plain carbon steel, not high carbon. I've treated mine with Frog Lube and have had zero problems with corrosion.
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A carbon steel that is known for its toughness. When tempered right can take a lot of abuse. Cold Steel uses it in their GI tanto. Doesn't hold a edge as well as say 1095.
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Tool steels are widely available and probably sourced from any number of countries. Here is a link to a very good article on blade steels just for general information. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_blade_materials The 10XX series of carbon steel is very durable and tough and has been around for a very long time. 1070 is not something new on the market but should perform well in rough conditions.
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It's very high quality steel, S30V, that's found mostly in high end knives. I'm unsure of the Rockwell rating but do know that it's high. If you research the quality of knife steel you'll find that the steel used for this particular knife, S30V is getting harder to find unless you only buy high end blades. You can find more detailed information about this and other blade steel found in today's knives by looking up "Sandvik" blade steel. As a general rule when looking for another knife I've found that these three types of blade steel (154CM, 14C28N, S30V) are the best that you'll find in today's knives. I hope this helps.
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Mine is D2 tool steel. I do not know if they offer a mild steel version or not.
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They are German steel. I'm not sure where the country of origin is. They are the same kind I used when I lived in Berlin. Excellent quality and very sharp.
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The D5 series has 5 layers bonded together . . .steel/aluminum/steel/aluminum/steel. This collection has 3 layers bonded together . . .steel/aluminum/steel.
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"The knife is made with 1095 carbon steel" are the first words in the product description.
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Some type of steel. I have 3 and all of them are good quality. I have not had any problems. Perhaps the manufacturer website will provide the specific answers to the type of metal used.
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Not marked anywhere and I'm no expert - but they are magnetic, so I would guess its 400 series SS
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The Shun DM0902 Limited Edition 10th Anniversary I have on display and have never used, but I have several other Shun Knives that I do use on a regular basis that are made with SG2, VG10, SG0400, SG0403, and SG0408 steel (I do not have any other knives that are made of VG2 steel like the DM0902) and I take them to a professional knife house in town and have them hand sharpened on a stone once a year. In the interim I use the MAC black ceramic honing rod to help with edge retention.
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That is the limit of the specs. If my equivalence tables are right, 22 gauge steel is about the same stiffness as .040 aluminum, so you should be okay. I'd be happy to run a sample for you, if you have the time to mail me a plate. Just PM me.
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This isn't really an appropriate question for this service. I've not found the quality of the steel to be dubious, but I do find the assumed inferiority of *all* Chinese products vaguely racist.A shorter blade - like that of a folding knife - doesn't need to be as strong as 1095 or D2 steel. The maintenance of such steel is prohibitive for a lower-cost blade and doesn't provide enough benefit for most users to overcome this objection. A fixed blade, however, is typically longer and has more stringent demands on it.
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Unfortunately, I'd say not. The 1095 is very stuff due to the thickness and vanadium in their 1095cv. However, it is an incredible knife, and it is so sturdy and well built, I can't imagine it failing at at any task you use it for.
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The side pictured has "Ka-bar" and "Olean, NY." stamped on it, but the opposing side has "U.S.A." with "1211" stamped underneath it. I just uploaded some pictures so you can get a better look. They are the ones with a wood grain table in the background. Remember that this 1095 carbon will rust, as it is not a stainless steel. Mine rusted within a few hours of sharpening. In the picture, you will see that I have it oiled pretty good.