is it high carbon steel
1858746
Although many say that it is, it seems to me somewhat too soft for that. I believe it is probably 1045. That is also more consistent with the price.
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.
1858748
I don't know. Contact the manufacturer. If you want better quality buy from Cold Steel. More expensive but they have cooler videos where guys with no technique hack the crap out of Ham and sides of Beef.
1858749
not sure. however it is not full tang so while the blade itself might be durable, the handle is not. seems more of a showcase item.
1858750
I believe these are made with 1065 or 1075 or something along those lines. so to answer your question. yes. this is made from high carbon steel
1858751
Yes and a beautiful and rather durable blade. Its definitely worth the purchase.
226880
It is high carbon steel. Real thin, small handle, piece of junk. Look at CONDOR MACHETES if you want a good machete. You get a thick machete blade with a good handle.
125172
The knife blade has a protective coating. The high carbon steel will get a patina with age. You may want to remove the protective coating if you want an all over patina on your knife blade.
905183
Hello,The blade is made of 1045 high carbon steel. The blade is not sharp enough for use but the tip is sharp so be cautious. It's definitely a great showpiece.
1393274
Yes it's 1095 Carbon steel. It holds a good edge. It needs to stay oiled though.
364201
This knife is 1095 Carbon Steel, from the factory it has a coating on all but the primary bevel, and as it is a Scandi grind, it has about a one inch open area that will require a little attention, i.e. a light coat of oil to prevent rusting. I use a little Balistol on there and have had no problems.
324139
thit comes with a layer over it which needs to be scrub off before use. and yes it is carbon steel
1627582
Iodinate know, handles very well, its heavy but I can't tell if its steel. Its like a strong carbon fibre handle.
1523133
Yes, they are carbon steel. The CV stands for chrome-vanadium which is just the additional metals alloyed into the steel.
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.
346307
Most cutlery stainless steels have a carbon content. High carbon stainless should hold an edge longer than others with less carbon. Those high carbon stainless steels are more expensive and harder to form/grind than lower carbon, but are tougher steels when hardened. The Pure Komachis that I have are holding their edge just fine. I liike the ergonomics and light weight of the tools. Bear in mind that "high carbon" is a relative and not exact description. There is a lot of leeway.
203511
I cannot claim expertise with steels. However, this is advertised as a "sharpening steel", and has very much improved the cutting of knives we have used it on. Thus, I would agree it is a sharpening steel.
324138
It is plain carbon steel. It needs to be seasoned (rub with oil and heat) before use. I am sure it works well over a gas flame.
1082657
It's a high carbon blade. Clean it with steel wool and keep lightly covered with cooking oil.
785587
It is listed as stainless on Amazon, and appears to be the same stainless as my 20 year old German Henkel knife. This one was marked Made in Spain. If it was ordinary carbon steel it would rust. I believe that all steel is "carbon steel" to some degree, since steel is by definition an alloy of carbon and iron, but stainless also contains chromium ( which prevents rust formation due to the surface oxide) and other metals as well, a situation fraught with misunderstanding
2042759
Pretty sure its carbon steel due to its intended use and the black coating keeps it from rusting its a great buy forewarned though its small and sharp great pack camp hatchet i love mine its similar to 1095hc
2030126
It is stainless, not carbon. Holds as well as any other stainless. Also judge by the price. Not the highest grade of stainless. Frankly just bought it for it's looks.