What grade is the carbon steel?
856928
I Believe it is 1045, I saw it on the sword masters web site but amazon had it at a lower price.
716269
Read about stainless steel grading here: http://mightynest.com/blog/stainless-steel-all-about-food-grade-304-188-and-1810
2149174
It is chinese steel but by no means of the poorest quality they could find at the bottom of the barrel. It still holds an edge pretty well for the price and doesn't seem to chip at all so far, though it may need a once-over with a sharpener to hone up that factory edge. I am not sure what grade it is but I believe it to be one of the mid to high quality grades of the steel that comes out of china.
1672870
Actually Buck's standard knife steel is 420HC, not 440HC. This is used in their SELECT series. Most, but not always, of their mid-grade AVID series knives use 12C27 and their top of the line knives use S30V, which is a powdered metal steel. Basically each step up is a better grade of steel as far as maintaining an edge. Along with this comes the negative fact that each step up is a little more difficult to get the blade back to "shaving" sharp if you dull it really bad. To get more opinions on the subject visit Blade Forum. Lots of good info and opinios there.
1964292
It is Carbon Steel. Takes a nice bluing and will not rust after the bluing is done. I leave mine outside year round after the seasoning finished. Took about three uses to season real well.
1594332
No. It is stainless. Yes, technically it has carbon in it (it's steel), but by the common vernacular among cutlery enthusiasts, this is "stainless" versus simple "carbon" (non-stainless). Jamal and Tom are correct.
682576
Don't know what grade: you would have to contact the manufacturer: Amco for that info. They are very nice knives though. I've purchased them twice already and will do so again when I need more.
364204
1095 carbon....i havent had a chance to use it much so i dont know how good the heat treat is, but i was easily able to hone a hell of a sharp edge on it, cut myself pretty bad actually lol. But because its carbon steel and much is exposed u will need to care for it so it wont rust. Or you could apply your own cold blue or force a patina if u wish.....its a really nice feeling knife tho and one of my favorites (i own quite a few expensive blades)
316
I talked to a lady at the Wok Shop (one of the Amazon sellers), and she said this was carbon steel.
1718833
it is "folded steel" not "carbon steel". this sword has alternating layers of varying carbon content. so it is hard to give it a rating like 1040 or 1060. I had one of these swords and it was hard harder to scratch then my 1060. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_swordsmithing vs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bessemer_process
577184
carbon steel has a high iron content and will rust stainless is resistant to rust and in my opinion carbon takes an edge and holds an edge better than most low end stainless steel but you have to keep the carbon steel dry and lightly oiled
1267791
I don't know the grade of steel but it is good quality. As a large man 300+lbs there is no flex at all when I step on them. Hope that helps.
577181
Carbon will rust, and needs to be dried and oiled after use. However, it will take a very good edge in the field. Carbon steel is often used for survival knives for that reason. Stainless won't rust (it may still tarnish depending on grade), but it won't sharpen as easily or hold as keen an edge as carbon.
1404336
The original box does not list the grade of stainless steel used in construction. Possibly someone from Basily could answer that for you.
193230
The steel isn't stamped with the steel grade. Its a bad blade though, no doubt.
1858747
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.
2194956
I'm not sure about the grade, type. It is a very shiny stainless, and it does leave some marks or stains from cooking even though I spray it first with cooking oil. For the price I am delighted with how it works