Does anyone know if the handle is stainless steel plated or is the handle stainles steel all the way through? I may need to cut it and don't want rust
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Oh I can't say for sure but it appears that it's made of stainless steel all the way through ,don't know whTs the significance of it but let me tell u one thing , I have bought some other brands long time ago and this is the BEST of all , i have been using it for the last 4 months ,it's still like brand new and it works like no other...in this case ,u really get what u pay for ;) trust me ,u won't regret !
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Greg: Its cheep steel, mine is completely rusted away in less then a year. I do keep it outside.
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Our knife blades are made from a high- carbon 420 stainless steel, however, stainless steel is not stain or rust proof. Please do not allow blades to soak in water, and do not allow acidic or salty foods to remain on the blades after use. This might cause staining to occur. Should the blade show some signs of staining, use a non-abrasive metal polish for easy removal. We recommend that you hand wash all knives thoroughly in hot water using a mild soap or detergent. Rinse in clean, hot water and towel dry immediately.Automatic dishwashers are not recommended as the heat and detergent can damage or stain the blades. Our knife blades are made from a high- carbon 420 stainless steel, however, stainless steel is not stain or rust proof. Please do not allow blades to soak in water, and do not allow acidic or salty foods to remain on the blades after use. This might cause staining to occur. Should the blade show some signs of staining, use a non-abrasive metal polish for easy removal. We recommend that you hand wash all knives thoroughly in hot water using a mild soap or detergent. Rinse in clean, hot water and towel dry immediately.Automatic dishwashers are not recommended as the... » Read More Our knife blades are made from a high- carbon 420 stainless steel, however, stainless steel is not stain or rust proof. Please do not allow blades to soak in water, and do not allow acidic or salty foods to remain on the blades after use. This might cause staining to occur. Should the blade show some signs of staining, use a non-abrasive metal polish for easy removal. We recommend that you hand wash all knives thoroughly in hot water using a mild soap or detergent. Rinse in clean, hot water and towel dry immediately.Automatic dishwashers are not recommended as the heat and detergent can damage or stain the blades. « Show Less
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as far as i can tell it is stainless. the handle looks and feels like the rest of the product.
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everything is steel except cutter and plate, but those two are never stainless steel, they could be only plated. I had electrical and manual grinders - never saw cutter and plate different. Handle is fine for me, but I am short person - with longer handle one would need to make bigger circle with your hand while operating.
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I'm no metallurgist but it looks like stainless steel...No rusting so far on mine. I would buy it again....watch for breaking though. Would if it took a dive.
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Thank you for the question. Firstly I haven't owned this long enough to see rust (for sure, unless your living near the ocean) Secondly this is built like a tank, nothing at all like the "standard" EMT shears I have owned before. That being said just like any tool of quality, I take care of it... a touch of oil, should help in keeping any rust at bay for sure, again.... I have yet to see any show up at all.
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I use it for cutting sculpting clay and haven't washed it, if it is stainless steel it shouldn't rust.
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The edge of the blade is D2, a wonderful tool steel, I believe and yes the edge will rust if not cared for and protected with a high coating of oil.I love this knife and the edge that D2 will hold.
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I haven't really done much with the blade, however I have put honing oil (could use wd-40) on it and wiped it down on occasion. No rusting yet. Where the blade is so large I would go with stones to sharpen, however the blade came super sharp and is still that way. The handle has a rubber coating to ensure grip and I wouldn't get any chemicals on it to prevent degrading or stickiness. I would say it wouldn't take more to upkeep then any other knife, however you should be mindful of the tip as to not chip it.
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The backbone of the blade is stainless and the cutting edge of the blade is D2. You can see the fusion of the metal in the blade at the wavy gold line. It will rust, including the stainless portion, if not kept dry and oiled, but the edge is more prone to doing so. The D2 holds a better edge than stainless and depending upon what sort of work you intend it for can hold up better.
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it is not stainless steel so it will rust. I haven't noticed much rust, but I don't leave it wet or outside so that it would rust. With normal common sense care, rust is not a problem. If you are asking about rust to determine if it is made of soft iron, it is not. It is definitely steel, but not high nickel or chrome steel Thus, it takes an edge nicely
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I've used this opener for a while now, and no rust. The blade is stainless steel, and the handles are stainless steel as well. The rest is plated steel. Don't immerse it in the sink or the handles will end up with water inside them. DO NOT put it in the dishwasher! This will also fill the handles with water, and will shorten the life of the rubber handles inserts, and the opener twist knob rubber. Best way to clean it is to scrub the blade under running water, then just stand it upright in the dinnerware basket on the dish drained. This is how we treated our last OZONE opener, and it lasted FOREVER! This is a very good opener, and I highly recommend it. Take care of it, and it will last for years. I've used this opener for a while now, and no rust. The blade is stainless steel, and the handles are stainless steel as well. The rest is plated steel. Don't immerse it in the sink or the handles will end up with water inside them. DO NOT put it in the dishwasher! This will also fill the handles with water, and will shorten the life of the rubber handles inserts, and the opener twist knob rubber. Best way to clean it is to scrub the blade under running water, then just stand it upright in the dinnerware basket on the dish drained. This is how we treated our last OZONE opener, and it lasted... » Read More I've used this opener for a while now, and no rust. The blade is stainless steel, and the handles are stainless steel as well. The rest is plated steel. Don't immerse it in the sink or the handles will end up with water inside them. DO NOT put it in the dishwasher! This will also fill the handles with water, and will shorten the life of the rubber handles inserts, and the opener twist knob rubber. Best way to clean it is to scrub the blade under running water, then just stand it upright in the dinnerware basket on the dish drained. This is how we treated our last OZONE opener, and it lasted FOREVER! This is a very good opener, and I highly recommend it. Take care of it, and it will last for years. « Show Less
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Yes, this is a full-tang cleaver with metal in one piece sandwiched by the wood to the end of the handle. It will rust though like all the Old Hickory's if not dried off and oiled after washing. We have probably ten different Old Hickory knives (we've owned some for almost 30 years) and for the money they are the best knives we've ever owned. You won't go wrong buying one.
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I haven't had any parts start rusting on me and I don't keep it wet. I suppose it could be stainless steel. I like it and it works well and cleans up pretty easy. I hand wash the parts with dish soap and water and a sponge - just like washing dishes by hand and let the parts dry in a dish rack and I don't have any problems yet and no rust yet.
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The unit I received had a finished Stainless Steel door with handle, just as pictured. I have had it installed for 6 months and have had no issues at all.
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Hey sorry for the late reply. It's a half serrated stainless steel blade. Handle is high quality material. Not sure bout the handle but it has done weight to it. Hope that helps answer your question