I Have a couple questions, what kind of wood is used for the scabbard, and also what is the make of the carbon steel 1045 or 1060?
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The wood seems to be bamboo not really sturdy it wood break I am sure if you hit someone with the sheath but for holding the sword its fine.I cant say what type of steel it is it looks to be two types as it has a nice blend looking pattern where the edge is one metal and the back of the blade is another.It does hold an edge well it seems my son sharpened it and its scary sharp cut my thumb just checking it.Now is it a real fighting sword no I am sure it wouldn't hold up but it does look nice for the price and would be a nice present for a amateur collector.Do note its super bright red scabbard not wood color like he picture seems. The wood seems to be bamboo not really sturdy it wood break I am sure if you hit someone with the sheath but for holding the sword its fine.I cant say what type of steel it is it looks to be two types as it has a nice blend looking pattern where the edge is one metal and the back of the blade is another.It does hold an edge well it seems my son sharpened it and its scary sharp cut my thumb just checking it.Now is it a real fighting sword no I am sure it wouldn't hold up but it does look nice for the price and would be a nice present for a amateur collector.Do note... » Read More The wood seems to be bamboo not really sturdy it wood break I am sure if you hit someone with the sheath but for holding the sword its fine.I cant say what type of steel it is it looks to be two types as it has a nice blend looking pattern where the edge is one metal and the back of the blade is another.It does hold an edge well it seems my son sharpened it and its scary sharp cut my thumb just checking it.Now is it a real fighting sword no I am sure it wouldn't hold up but it does look nice for the price and would be a nice present for a amateur collector.Do note its super bright red scabbard not wood color like he picture seems. « Show Less
789656
It's a bunch of different wood pressed together with wax in the scabbard and the handle is glued on. The steel was great, not sure which it was. I took it apart and made a new sword.
789657
I don't know.. but I don't recommend it.. the paint is a cheap one.. and the tip of the blade was bended before using it... not as sharp... I returned it back for those reasons. ..
1506998
I just got my SCHF3N this morning. According to the website fletcherandersons.com the knife is made of "7Cr17 high carbon stainless steel".Does anyone know how to tell the difference in materials? There was no indication on the box.BTW the sheath is really cheeeep. But at least the knife is fairly good.
405024
Mine is all black. It's carbon steel so it's functional. Sharp enough to cut but no where near katana sharp. I'm okay with it. Decent for such a cheap price. Beware the guard may bend during shipping somehow. I could straighten mine but it's more effort than it's worth for a slight bend.
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There are two models. Most expensive has the San Mai laminated blade, and a lesser expensive one that uses just high carbon steel. Mine is the lesser kind. I love my knive, the San Mai would be if you were near lots of salt water or excessively wet climates that could cause excessive rusting.
1899808
It is a beautifully crafted sword w/1065 steel. It feels very good in hand, blade sings when properly handled.
1869080
The BK10 is an above average crew / survival knife that "can" be used for a camp / woods knife ( I cut down the thumb ramp on mine for more control on smaller tasks ). The BK16 is a fair utility knife, I don't like the flat grind instead of the original sabre grind. I have both knifes and don't use the 16. The 10s sheath is one inch longer.
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it is full tang,the good thing about cold steel is that theres no weld,it has a locking nut,so in heavy use,if the cross guard gets a little on the loose side you can tighten it,it is a battle ready sword,i have alot of cold steel blades,my norman is the prettiest,but i gotta tell you,there sword type machetes,like the kukri,two handed katana,cutlas and more are unbelevible for the money,they can take so much abuse,when the other brands fall apart,ps yes a scabbard is included,good luck,im sure you will injoy it,be careful,it comes razor sharp.
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.
373212
The sword is supposed to have a lot of carbon content in the steel. I always put a light coat of oil on mine when I'm not using it to keep it from rusting.
185069
I don't know what kind of steel it's made from, but it came out of the box damn near razor sharp. It's solid with a stout leather sheath. In the 1970's this knife was popular with bikers as a self defense blade, and today considered to be a less expensive option for the Filipino Pikal knife that will cost over 100$.It's legal to carry in Illinois.
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Yes it is. It's 1095 high carbon steel. Holds an edge extremely well. Very durable. And In my personal opinion is one of the best steels out there. It's the only type of steel ill use. ESEE provides a no questions asked life time warranty. Can't go wrong with any ESEE knife or tool.
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All of the carbon steel blade Opinels such as the one you are asking about have a stained beech handle. The plain stainless steel blade models use an unstained beech handle. Some of the stainless models use other fancier woods such as olive, walnut, bubinga, or oak. These models will be identified as to which wood, and will be somewhat more expensive. All of the different woods work great and are durable. Only pay more for the "exotic" woods if you like the look and are willing to pay more. Personally, I prefer the carbon blades which only come with the stained beech handles. They are easier to sharpen than the stainless blades, and seem to be able to be sharpened to an even finer edge. They will rust, however, if you don't clean and dry them after every use.
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Negative. They do sell scabbards for it but be careful since they sell the blade in a lot of different lengths. First one I bought was too short for the sword but was meant for the exact style. It is soft leather.
7934
I'm not sure u will have to contact ace martial arts supply about that since they are the ones with the swords. I feel they will be able to help u out as to where to get a scabbard
634094
I really don't know, its not like aftermarket manufacturers have set rules they go by. But if you know a friend with a united cutlery Scabbard ask them if they'll let you try it? The web site for the Noble Collection should also have the swords dimension too. I really love mine from United cutlery, But its very sharp with a thin high carbon steel blade. The scabbard fits the blade very tight. don't think I would buy one until I knew my sting would fit! it is a very nice Scabbard tho, hope I've helped?
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Hey, So To answer your question, I'm pretty sure it's a high carbon steel. Cause the blade has rusted a little bit at one time, And it keeps an edge for a long time, where as stainless steel blades are the opposite, stainless steel rusts and loses an edge quite fast.But I hope this helps you.
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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