is the blade stainless steel
1939306
The blade is not stainless steel it 3mm thick 1075 High Carbon Steel which in my humble opinion is superior for a machete. Stainless steel is more brittle than high carbon steel, therefore in a longer bladed tool where it is easier to be torqued on impact it tends to be more durable. However Condor does make a bolo machete exactly like this one in stainless steel except it does not come with the micarta handle scales if that is what you want. Hope this helps.
1939307
No. It is Carbon Steel. However, it does have a good blade and handles nicely.
1699357
The edge of the blade is stainless to begin with. If you're not careful you could take the color off higher up.
388614
The Ka-Bar website gives it as 420 Stainless Steel. I wouldn't worry too much about the alloys, the decent knife-makers all use good steels, and the heat-treatment is equally important. It takes (and holds) a shaving edge!
354258
I highly doubt its made out of carbon steel, especially at the price that it is. It feels like a regular stainless steel blade.
1258391
Jason, yes it is stainless steel. The handle does have two plastic parts where your fingers touch the handle to prevent heat transfer.
1898522
Can't validate for sure, but it does have a "Stainless" engraving on the blade. Also "China".
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.
1899002
Yes on the one we received it had stainless steel blade and plate. I must say though that we were disappointed with the performance of this mil.. We had one many years ago that worked very well and came with a case. The plunger doesn't come all the way up so there's always a great deal of food left behind
2045794
Yes. The blade is stainless steel. I have been using one for the past 15 yrs. I bought this one so that I cut cut the blade at its shaft and use it in a cordless drill. Good day.
905184
I'd heard it was 1045 carbon steel, but with the mirror finish and CHINA imprint along with the low price, I'm guessing there's a chance its just stainless steel. Although the blade is very thick, so I'd imagine its still fairly durable.
2094225
I returned this product based on the fit of the handle and metal blade. The blade is metal and the stainless steel is generally not that sensitive to the use of metal utensils, in my opinion.
1016806
Hey, So To answer your question, I'm pretty sure it's a high carbon steel. Cause the blade has rusted a little bit at one time, And it keeps an edge for a long time, where as stainless steel blades are the opposite, stainless steel rusts and loses an edge quite fast.But I hope this helps you.
1651173
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
1466831
Yes - the blade is stainless steel. Although I have noticed more and more stainless steel items seem more susceptible to tiny rust spots ie. a few pocket knives from Kershaw and SOG that have spots. Luckily this is not the case with this stick blender.
1183599
that is also made out of stainless steel. I bought the blade and it is working just fine.
1874999
Hi Andrea, yes, it is a carbon steel blade. In fact, here is some more information about it. I hope this helps!http://www.excaliburcutlery.com/fromm-straight-razorCheers!Cathy
636837
They are stainless steel, but have not counted the blades, but seems close. Whatever the number, it does a great job.