What's the pros and cons over a steel vs plastic blade?
1599135
Pros of steel: does not break, shatter or crack; has less flex which helps when running into ice; it keeps a sharper edge, better at getting under the snow and ice to clean the surface down to the pavement; better for heavy, wet, and rock hard snow and just pushing (not lifting); long life expectancy; if it bends it can be reshaped with a hammer. Cons of steel: plastic is lighter weight so it is easier for lifting snow to a pile, plastic is not as likely to damage and scratch cars and the houses when it hits them; Steel costs more but will out last the plastics.
1599136
Steel shovel is heavier. But is also very heavy duty. Pushes snow much better than any plastic shovel, doesn't break, and cuts the work in half. I won't pay for another plastic shovel again.
1599137
Pros . Well built, nice looking. Cons, I can't lift it, I'm a 60 yo female. If you are strong, you will like it.
370072
Cold Steel Swords are awesome. Rocks, Trees and small armies should be afraid. I swung right through a 8" tree, the blade went so far through that it surprised me, so it went into a rock and dented the rock pretty good, nearly no blade damage.
1387876
It's an easy assembly but the blade attaches with a plastic nob. I haven't used others so I can't compare.
577183
The carbon blade is a bit thicker but will tend to rust if not cared for properly. Stainless steel has a bit thinner blade. Stainless steel will take much more abuse without rusting, but... it is not impervious to rust if terribly mishandled. Carbon steel has been known to take a keener edge than stainless also. Hope this helps.
1232588
I would not cut steel with this blade. This is primary used for wood/laminate. This gives a very nice finished cut with ripping.
1446094
For me it's all about the sharpness of the blade. I think Derby and Astra blades are very close in performance. Buy the derby if you like the container.
935754
They both have good steel. The first uses VG-1 steel which has a very hard core, the second uses AUS8A which is very slightly less hard. Pick the one in your price range, with the color you like. One caveat many black blades get marred with use and the inner steel shows through.
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I've had the plastic one for about four years and it never got dull and was used often. I dropped it and broke part of the blade off. Went with stainless steel one, and now going back to the plastic one. Pineapple sticks where the blade is welded on to the stem and have to use a toothpick to get it out. Never had that issue with the plastic one.
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I agree with Big Tex. Aluminum, copper and maybe brass you probably could use the same wood cutting blade with a slow feed, with steel you would want a finer tooth (I think the rule is min 3 teeth in the cut at all times.) I've cut aluminum without any problem, haven't tried steel.
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The metal blade cuts while the plastic blends. The plastic dough blade is very sturdy, strong not flexible. Even though the blades are shorter than the cutting steel blades they do the job of blending the mixture be it breads, icings or puddings. I have two dough blades. I switch between them rather than cleaning one all the time. When I bake I make many different things and then freeze them so I find having two blades comes in very handy. I use the plastic dough blade because, unlike the metal blade, it locks in the right amount of air.
1850307
It has both, the motor is metal, the core of the "blade" is metal, but the rest is plastic or better said a "polymer" It has great quallity
1004954
I'm using it for metal cuts, I have had some plastic covering on the metal that it cut through. More of a melting of the plastic. It probably is not good for the blade.
1518279
I would think that this blade can dur plastic conduits. For metal conduits I would use the diamond blade. Understand that you will have to go around the conduit if the conduit is much bigger than 1/2".
793236
No doubt the stainless steel version would outshine the plastic version over time. However, I have used my plastic one weekly for the past several months without any noticeable decrease in sharpness. It works effectively
2274151
Yeah, although I wouldn't recommend it, I would go with the tojiro utility blade, for a quicker breakdown and more precise cuts
630698
That's really up to you Frank. It offers longer lasting sharpness and the finish won't wear off. A stone will take care of the edge of either steel.
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Partially it is steel but a large part is also plastic which needs to put on the cutting device properly or won't work. This I'm reading is quiet is for other models as this one has a more powerful motor to do the job.