what grade is the steel?
2086352
I don't know. I'm satisfied with it. Sorry, but I haven't done anything very demanding with it to really comment on its performance quality.
1177004
It's 1050 or 1055 high carbon steel. Lightweight thin blade. Pretty strong though, I've chopped with as hard as I could on some old, dry, hardened dead wood and thrown 50-100 times, all after normal use clearing brush (5-6 times at least) and it's holding up well. With the exception of some light chipping/damage initially (sometimes bits of the hardened edge chip off initially) it's held up well. Fun to throw, might destroy the handle eventually but the blade is undamaged from the throws SO, IN SUMMARY IF I HAVEN'T BROKEN IT YET, IT'S A GOOD CARBON STEEL ALLOY.
1757520
Am not sure of the gauge of the steel, but I can tell you that this is strong. Mine was recently knocked off of its mounting, which was 4 screws into a 2x8 piece of lumber. The 2x8 was broken but the box showed absolutely no indication that it was hit except for some paint left on one corner. Picked up the box and remounted now the only thing left to straighten is the post that was bent. This is a great box...
1622515
Mine is ats-34. This steel is the Japanese equivalent of 154cm. In fact it is identical metallurgy.
852131
Steel. This is by far the best grinder I have ever seen for the money. It just might not be for you. Great deal.
1849906
I do not know the grade but it is very sturdy. I gave as gift to daughter in law last July and she used for a party with at least 18 bottles of beer plus 3 bottles of wine and full of ice. Beautiful finish, kept the cold well due to the double wall construction. Very pleased with this product's beauty as well as serviceability.
1964616
I believe it is 8cr13mov. That is a Chinese steel but still get the job done!
1404336
The original box does not list the grade of stainless steel used in construction. Possibly someone from Basily could answer that for you.
1456910
Steel, but I wouldn't advise buying this. With hardly a few weeks of use the blade became dull.
1932626
Don't know grade, but it is definitely a good quality and not cheaply made.
2254853
I don't know about the grade of stainless steel. I do know it is very durable and very sharp!
1614488
CHINA -- The grade of steel or metal is not like the poorer quality grades of 15 - 20 yrs ago though.
2229630
I never use a steel.. The amount of metal removed would depend on how dull your blade is when you sharpen. If you start with an average sharpened blade I would say that the amount is minimal. This is an excellent sharpener. Read the directions & follow them. You will be pleased
140058
Not sure the type of steel but they are just like the ones on a car just rated for less weight.
1303345
I'm not sure what grade of steel it is, but it is very thin and very light. I can't imagine it being useful for any sort of rugged use. It's also much smaller than the pictures suggest.
1147602
This is 304 = 18/8 stainless steel it is good for storage. The highest grade is 18/10 which is better for cooking. I found some 18/10 in the camping section that can be used for both storage and cooking.
685822
The one I got is a drop-point, as pictured, and the steel is 154cm. I asked Amazon before and they said go by the title instead of the description.