Is this a high carbon steel blade?
484737
I dunno if it's very high, or very low, but it's one or the other. It's fairly soft, and takes a tremendous edge with just regularly sharpening on my Chef's Choice sharpen *steel* implement. I use it, rinse it, dry it with paper towel, then give it 20 swipes (10 on each side) against the "steel". It's as sharp as a razor. I could probably shave with it. It's absolutely wonderful -- if you use it for what it is intended to be used for. And clean and dry it immediately!
484738
Yes. It is. It will rust. It's not a cck 1303 though. Put your money towards that.
484739
I believe so. I have not done metallurgical analysis myself but it seems to be.
1890154
No, the protective coating on the blade is there to retard rusting of the carbon steel blade. Just keep a thin film of oil on the blade and you'll have no worries.
346310
I believe this is high carbon stainless steel, not carbon material. I feel you can keep the blades sharp with regular ceramic honing. Mine are 9 months old and do not need sharpening. They are not Shun but for a fun, sharp set are a good value.
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
1161129
I don't really know, I would think it is, but it only says "metal blade" on it.
799353
It sure is, and very well built. I could carve an engine out of a block of steel with it before it would fail. An excellent knife!
193815
Yes the metal in the blade 420hc stainless steel I believe the 154cm is the thickness of the blade I really like it I have used one for years.for the price and quality I brought three of them you can't go wrong I use mine for deer
1492654
Nope, it's a fixed blade, solid 5160 steel. It weighs a ton. I love mine though, and the sheath is workable.
124204
It would be hard and very expensive to test the metal, (sending it to a lab for a carbon assessment), but from what the sword is advertised as, and from personal experience, I would say it is untreated 1045 high carbon steel. I say "high" carbon, but 1045 is still a pretty soft steel. This isn't meant as a beater, but it still looks awesome and cuts well.
657184
The short answer is YES. The Blackbird SK-5 knife is made from 154CM steel. The carbon content is 1.05% anything over .5% is high carbon. The blade throws nice sparks off my ferro rods.
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.
1545909
When you harden high carbon steel for cutting tools, it is always tempered or it will be too brittle and very hard to sharpen. It is tempered. I have not used mine enough to see how long the edge stays sharp. It was easy to sharpen with a file. Hope this helps.
123196
It's 1055 high carbon steel. Not bad for a budget tomahawk. High end axes use the same steel, and it retains a sharp edge after constant use.
825839
High carbon steel has better edge characteristics and can be made harder than stainless. In scissors, this is particularly important. We have been letting our scissors drip dry and have noted no corrosion.
1718834
it is "folded steel" not "carbon steel". this sword has alternating layers of varying carbon content. so it is hard to give it a rating like 1040 or 1060. I had one of these swords and it was hard harder to scratch then my 1060.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_swordsmithing vs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bessemer_process
86226
I'm not sure if it is, but take this into consideration. The handle is solid aluminum and most like fused with the blade. Plus, the company is Cold Steel. This is designed by a company that backs their knives 100%.
1295641
Wished I could help you here but I've only sharpened high carbon or high carbon stainless steel blades. Sorry.