is this knife carbon steel? also, where is it made? thanks.
785586
My set was made in spain. It is a carbon steel knife but that answer is a little simplistic. It is my understanding that these are made of the exact same carbon/steel ratio (maybe even the same steel) as Henckles' higher end brands such as the ProS series. I can certainly see no difference in the steel. Henckels international website claims that they are carbon steel. http://www.j-a-henckels.com/en-US/Product-Range--sortiment/Cutlery--knives/Series-overview--serien/Classic--2982.html. Because of that carbon, they will rust if left in contact with water for a long time but mine regularly sit on the counter to dry after a wash and are not discolored. That said, this is not a "carbon" steel knife like my grandfather's butcher knife. You can tell those kinds of knives because they develop a patina and will rust significantly more quickly if left in contact with water. Here is a pic of the carbon patina. These knives, like their Pro S and Wusthof Class counterparts are not nearly as suceptable to rusting. https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRGE4ZkUIFUZq6UmEGxcJIYAwTKfYQh_gpDBSG__XILC5vsUF8C Hope that helps.
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
2332
China is stamped right on the blade...but the steel is 4116 Krupp german stainless. It is an extremely sharp knife out of the box. It has not needed sharpening or had any problems since I bought it.. lightweight EDC...still recommended.
2077132
Yes it is it's one of my favorite knives because of where it's made and the quality of workmanship they used. hope this helps you decide.
907350
Hi Pants, the blade states 'TW117 Stainless Steel Handcrafted in China' nowhere does it mention Sheffield. However, this does not detract from the pure awesomeness of this little penknife. It's made of steel and it appears to be quite a good quality, sturdy little thing. (Maybe i'm biased though as i'm like a magpie when it comes to shiny, oily objects.)
926268
No it is made in China but don't let that scare you, it's a damn fine knife, I have 2.
1594331
I believe all steel has carbon. This is German 4116 stainless--"Krupp". Stainless is not 100% stainless. Proper care is the best thing you can do to keep your knife in good shape, This knife should be used for what it was made for. I love mine and treat it appropriatly.
2171455
No the knife is made in China but it is a very high quality blade. I do not know of any knives at this price made in the USA.
1816470
It does not say on the knife where it was made so I would guess it was made in the USA.
899330
It is made in China. Stainless China blade. I can say without a doubt. I love this knife, I work in a mechanics / fabrication shop, I have this knife on my hip all day everyday. I hone the blade probably once every two-three weeks maybe longer depends on how hard I've been using it. I was skeptical at first as well... But for the price, I was surprised at the durability of the blade and handle. The sheath also, I've bought Gerber that didn't have as nice of a sheath. Seriously.... My opinion. Buy it u won't be disappointed. Hope I helped a little bit friend. :-)
1537492
I have this knife. The Blade is 1/8" thick on the spine. It is made of 5160 Carbon Steel.
1262763
Yes, the knife is made in china. However, it is still a solid blade and served me well on my mist recent hunting trip. It can hold and edge and be useful in a number of situations. At this price, its definitely worth trying out.
2191431
It states "made in taiwan"on it,though it looks like a well designed knife and sheath,cold steel is a good company,we'll see how it holds up,hope this was helpful
1872674
To be honest, I'm not sure. It's not printed anywhere on the knife itself that I can see. It is made by Gerber and I assume that they make all their products in a particular place. My guess is that they make them in the U.S.
1393273
yes the blade is carbon steel on the one I recived will need to be sharpen not real sharp when shipped
756588
The blade is stamped 8Cr13MoV not Sandvik 14C28N. Made in China. It does hold an edge fairly well and for $23 who is complaining. I like the knife and recommended it to several friends who are purchasing one too.
1784685
There is no indication on the knife or case where it was made. Sorry I couldn't help.
907648
It's high-carbon stainless steel. To prolong it's life, it would be best to sharpen this knife with a ceramic sharpener. But I used a manual hand held one. The choice is up to you.