Does "heat treated heads" mean that the blade is steel as well as the handle?
592744
Handle is fiberglass and shovel head is metal with enamel coating. Hope this helps you.
193230
The steel isn't stamped with the steel grade. Its a bad blade though, no doubt.
828713
It's a carbon steel blade. In general it's a good idea to clean and oil *any* carbon steel blade after use.
1230628
It certainly appears to be one piece (stamped) to me. If it is welded, it is the cleanest weld I've ever seen! No signs of weld on either side of the head or underneath the head where the handle begins.
315774
Yes, they are; leaving no doubt that this hatchet will only break if I miss. The grain is straight down the spine. The head is seated and wedged perfectly on this very nice handle I bought. Of course, I modified the eye to match my head specifically as is required of any replacement handle. Handles "whittle" well on an upside down belt sander and a blade. Result: molded.
1109013
everything is steel except cutter and plate, but those two are never stainless steel, they could be only plated. I had electrical and manual grinders - never saw cutter and plate different. Handle is fine for me, but I am short person - with longer handle one would need to make bigger circle with your hand while operating.
1867398
I don't think so. I bought a handle from iKon some time ago, but I like this handle better. I switched the head with an old Merkur and really like it.
738297
I believe it to be steel since it rusts if wet and a magnet sticks to itMine has broken three times under warranty. First time the blade snapped in half, the other two times the bamboo handle broke
591594
the blade seems to be made of a high carbon steel that is rust proof, seeing as the point of contact between the blade and the handle is taking on some rust while the blade itself is rust free. It's still kicking ass.
2008400
I believe that it is. It is not stamped or nothing in the literature say that blade material. If you go to thesnowcaster.com and compare the other products it gives the UHMW-PE on all of them. Hope this is helpful for you.
14604
No this blade does not have steel type marked, but if you bought the standard bead blasted with black g-10 handles then the steel type is Sandvik 14C28N.
1041652
The blade is stainless and the shaft also appears to be stainless. The wisk is stainless.
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.
533161
Not really. The handle is fixed; the head is pretty much fixed. But you can change the blades.
758339
yes and no...the edge is beveled and is good for heavy work, however the handle needs to be finished more...i used danish oil and beeswax to get it waterproof...Also the blade is carbon steel and will RUST if not wiped dry after every use...its a good deal for the money overall.
1688466
It appears to be from the blade, but who knows for sure. What I CAN say is its an incredibly sharp and durable blade for the price, so I can only assume it IS clay tempered. The hamon suggests it is too.
415666
If you're referring to the blade mine was not coated. It's came with a satin finish. The handle scales are black g10 so that is probably what it's referring to.