It says 440 steel on the swords. But is it 440a, 440b or 440c?
1663041
No idea. Mine says k-1020-16-bk 440 stainless . Says nothing about a b or c
877839
As far as I can tell, it's 5160 carbon steel. http://ontarioknife.com/fixed-blades/rtak-ii-detail.html
2024328
The steel is 1055 High Carbon. This is standard for Cold Steel swords & machetes. I've used this sword for 'test cutting' with my sword group generally against plastic milk containers, it cuts right thru with a smooth cut. Below is info from the Cold Steel web site. (I use gun oil on all my blades.) BTW: You should check out the Cold Steel site at http://www.coldsteelknivesdirect.com *Blade Length: 35 1/2" *Overall Length: 45" *Blade Thickness: 1/4" *Steel: 1055 High Carbon *Handle: 9 1/2" *Weight: 42.1 oz. *Scabbard: Leather/Wood Scabbard w/ Steel Fittings
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.
1622515
Mine is ats-34. This steel is the Japanese equivalent of 154cm. In fact it is identical metallurgy.
2024326
The steel is 1055 High Carbon. This is standard for Cold Steel swords & machetes. I've used this sword for 'test cutting' with my sword group generally against plastic milk containers, it cuts right thru with a smooth cut. Below is info from the Cold Steel web site. (I use gun oil on all my blades.) BTW: You should check out the Cold Steel site at http://www.coldsteelknivesdirect.com *Blade Length: 35 1/2"*Overall Length: 45"*Blade Thickness: 1/4"*Steel: 1055 High Carbon*Handle: 9 1/2" *Weight: 42.1 oz.*Scabbard: Leather/Wood Scabbard w/ Steel Fittings The steel is 1055 High Carbon. This is standard for Cold Steel swords & machetes. I've used this sword for 'test cutting' with my sword group generally against plastic milk containers, it cuts right thru with a smooth cut. Below is info from the Cold Steel web site. (I use gun oil on all my blades.) BTW: You should check out the Cold Steel site at http://www.coldsteelknivesdirect.com *Blade Length: 35 1/2"*Overall Length: 45"*Blade Thickness: 1/4"*Steel: 1055 High Carbon*Handle: 9 1/2" *Weight: 42.1 oz.*Scabbard: Leather/Wood... » Read More The steel is 1055 High Carbon. This is standard for Cold Steel swords & machetes. I've used this sword for 'test cutting' with my sword group generally against plastic milk containers, it cuts right thru with a smooth cut. Below is info from the Cold Steel web site. (I use gun oil on all my blades.) BTW: You should check out the Cold Steel site at http://www.coldsteelknivesdirect.com *Blade Length: 35 1/2"*Overall Length: 45"*Blade Thickness: 1/4"*Steel: 1055 High Carbon*Handle: 9 1/2" *Weight: 42.1 oz.*Scabbard: Leather/Wood Scabbard w/ Steel Fittings « Show Less
877843
I'm not a metalurgist but in reading other sales offers from places like Knife Center and GP Knives I do believe it is 1095 steel (at least according to their write-ups).
2024327
It's 1055 Carbon Steel, which is talked about as being one of the toughest knife/blade steels around because it's right on the border between brittle high-carbon steel and soft low-carbon steel. It holds a very good edge while basically behaving like a spring steel, meaning that no amount of mistakes or abuse will bend the blade or mess up its edge alignment. It's not a stainless steel, so like everyone says you have to keep it clean and oiled constantly or it will blemish very quickly. Source - Materials Engineer
2277155
If it is actual 440 all the grades of 440 have 16-18% chromium and are highly rust resistant. Most diving knives are 440.
1042731
I don't remember, but if your looking to buy this sword, I highly recommend it, it is a very nice sword, I'm really pleased with it a good sword to add the a collection.
1898521
Elaine, sorry for not giving you a better answer the first time. I can factually say that: the blade is a very, very heavy duty stainless steel I am not sure aboutthe 440 part. This is a stout and rugged heavy tool. It will hold a sharp edge for quite awhile. You will have to sharpen it if you but it. It is well worth the priceand I would not take 3X the money for it. It is an altogether well made tool and does quite a job.....
1017209
AUS4 has a compisition of:C - 0.4 to .45 %Mn - 1 %Cr - 13 to 14 %Ni - .49 %V - .10 to .26 %Mo - .10 to .30 %Bottom line is it's a decent, non-high carbon steel. It's marginally better than 440C, which is what most knives in this class are made of. I've been using this knife for a while now, and it's kept a very nice edge. Not perfect, but nice.
361306
I cannnot find the exact number listed. It is made of 1070 high carbon steel and that would put it at about 60.
1622516
It's ATS 34. The original one is ATS 34. Buck May have switched the steel for this one. They make several models of this knife with different steels. I own the ATS 34 one and one in Bucks 420HC
152758
The sword has stainless steel stamped on the side. It is a strong sword but is very dull.
427012
The blade is made of 9Cr18MoV which is similar to 440B except with a little added molybdenum and vanadium for grain refinement. It sharpens up pretty easily and takes a super keen edge. Hopefully you will get a better one than I did tho, because the first one I purchased came with a cracked blade.
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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.