Is the blade made of steel? If not what is it made of?
2046897
very cheap pot metal. But for the cost of the item I was not surprised it looks pretty on a shelf do not take the blade in hit it against anything very soft.
150114
The blade is steel. This is really a nice peeler. I have another that is larger, more heavy duty, and does fancy cuts, but this is great for everyday use.
1492654
Nope, it's a fixed blade, solid 5160 steel. It weighs a ton. I love mine though, and the sheath is workable.
1926990
No, this is good quality steel and the blades retain a very good edge. I use this set process deer, squirell, and rabbit. The blades never fail to impress me.
1645414
Yes it is a real 404 stainless steel blade... It is not sharp but can hold an edge if sharpened. The handle is made of plastic. The top cap of the handle is made of aluminum. The face of the sword is also made of aluminum. And the... "wings" on each side are made of plastic. It's not something you'd want to swing around. It's meant for decoration.
976480
I believe it's steel, but suggest you contact the manufacturer to confirm that.
348380
I believe the steel is from japan an the knife is manufactured in sweden. It is a solid knife. Similar to spyderco who commission steel from japan, like everything there are different qualities no matter where it might, or might not come from.
1835453
Yes, the blade is made of Japanese stainless steel called AUS-8. This is a very good steel with superb toughness and good edge holding capabilities. This steel is also fairly easy to sharpen with great corrosion resistance. Check your local knife laws for legality as it varies greatly. It would be a fine last ditch self defense weapon because the blade is pretty good sized, and your hand locks in very well due to a deep finger choil and a blade ramp with good jimping.
1641884
Partially it is steel but a large part is also plastic which needs to put on the cutting device properly or won't work. This I'm reading is quiet is for other models as this one has a more powerful motor to do the job.
1429506
No, it is a hard plastic. Or something. The blade is very sharp and forged metal. Very nice. Not a toy. Handle with caution.
1060056
The handle and sheeth are and the blade is made of metal but my brother thought I was sharp so he used it against a tree and broke it
548696
The size is clearly stated on the webpage. It has a metal body, with some sort of pewter-like alloy to make up the alloy and grips. The blade is metal (of course).
1503977
The blade says its stainless steel but it is magnetic so it is not a very high quality stainless. However it is sturdy and the handle has a very nice feel. It is a double bevel blade and can be sharpened with a hand held kitchen knife sharpener. Beth uses it everyday and loves it.
185069
I don't know what kind of steel it's made from, but it came out of the box damn near razor sharp. It's solid with a stout leather sheath. In the 1970's this knife was popular with bikers as a self defense blade, and today considered to be a less expensive option for the Filipino Pikal knife that will cost over 100$.It's legal to carry in Illinois.
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
136147
i dont know, it's a Chinese steel. very tough . i would buy it again. unless you live in a area that gets down past -10. then the blade might chip. but for the rest of us it's a awesome knife.
2193977
It is stain"less" steel, sooo there may be something out there some where that will make it oxidize or stain the blade. As with most tools, clean it properly when needed, and it should last you a long time.