Is the blade made of UHMWPE?
2008398
I don't know what UHMWPE is but, I used the thing all through last year (a load of snowstorms in our area) and my only regret was not getting this thing sooner! Looks to be made of some type of plastic. One that holds up and doesn't become brittle in the cold. Hope this helps.
2008399
It doesn't claim to be made of this but seems to be made of heavy duty material that won't break down quickly.
2008400
I believe that it is. It is not stamped or nothing in the literature say that blade material. If you go to thesnowcaster.com and compare the other products it gives the UHMW-PE on all of them. Hope this is helpful for you.
1998123
Although I don't see stainless steel on the blade, it appears to be. I have used it quite a few times, and it works well.
1523020
Im not sure Greg,but for the price i wouldnt doubt it,no less its a pretty good blade.
1641885
it appears the cutting blade is made of stainless steel. the unit below which looks like a small wheel, i think it is some other material, it is a small but sturdy wheel probably some thicker type of metal.
1469297
mine is leather, it not high quality leather, use some neatsfoot oil. after use i rub a little 3 in 1 oil on the blade.
427012
The blade is made of 9Cr18MoV which is similar to 440B except with a little added molybdenum and vanadium for grain refinement. It sharpens up pretty easily and takes a super keen edge. Hopefully you will get a better one than I did tho, because the first one I purchased came with a cracked blade.
1699336
The blade and the plastic part are stamped made in Germany. It is very sturdy, so I believe it.
1542611
The blade is steel along with the adjustment screw parts. The handle/case with the electronics is plastic.If it is used properly as you would use an expensive caliper or micrometer, it should last a long time.
1121680
Yes, it is packaged very carefully so you won't hurt yourself. Although the plastic covering on the blade is plastic, it is very heavy duty - enjoy
2186310
Yes...it is....its very nice and beautiful,but its fragile.its made by the newer version of musashi called musha...which is the new tempered steel blades.to sum it up....its pretty but sensitive....like a lady.but..love it and it will love u...
1082657
It's a high carbon blade. Clean it with steel wool and keep lightly covered with cooking oil.
907350
Hi Pants, the blade states 'TW117 Stainless Steel Handcrafted in China' nowhere does it mention Sheffield. However, this does not detract from the pure awesomeness of this little penknife. It's made of steel and it appears to be quite a good quality, sturdy little thing. (Maybe i'm biased though as i'm like a magpie when it comes to shiny, oily objects.)
1645410
It is a real stainless steel blade. The blade is not sharpened so it doesn't have a sharp edge. The hilt is plastic and it feels like it is meant to be a decorative sword and not a functional one. Hope that helps!
1492654
Nope, it's a fixed blade, solid 5160 steel. It weighs a ton. I love mine though, and the sheath is workable.
960446
The blade is metal and the rest of the slicer is made of a very thick plastic.
1289619
No, blades are constructed from MDF,( medium density fibreboard) painted white, then coated with laquer.
1875001
Yes the blade is carbon steel. If you purchase it from Excaliber Cutlery it is shave ready all it needs is to stropped.