STAINLESS STEEL
Satin
A brushed semi-matt finish with vertical lines.
Hand Sanded
A semi-matt hand rubbed finish with horizontal lines.
Intermediate, Whetstones or quality sharpening systems recommended.
Sharpens quite easily and takes a very sharp edge. The alloy offers a good balanced combination of corrosion resistance, edge stability, wear resistance and strength.
Stainless Steels are forgiving and require relatively little care.
CARBON STEEL
Hand sanded
A semi-matt hand rubbed finish with horizontal lines.
Forced patina
An acid induced protective layer applied on a hand sanded finish.
leopard patina
A patterned protective layer induced by mustard and acid on a hand sanded finish.
Easy, Whetstones or quality sharpening systems recommended.
Sharpens very easily and takes a very sharp edge. The alloy offers almost no corrosion resistance and needs to be kept well. However, edge stability, wear resistance and strength are good and will age beautifully with good care.
Not a very forgiving steel, will rust if not well taken care of.
HIGH CARBON STEEL
Hand Sanded Forced Patina
An acid induced protective layer applied on a hand sanded finish.
Intermediate (recommended whetstones or quality sharpening systems)
This steel sharpens quite easily and takes an extremely sharp edge. This alloy offers no corrosion resistance. Because of it's hardness it offers less resistance to chipping or breaks, but has a very high edge holding and strength.
A very unforgiving steel. Must be well cared for.
STAINLESS STEEL
Satin
A brushed semi-matt finish with vertical lines.
Hand sanded
A semi-matt hand rubbed finish with horizontal lines.
Intermediate, Whetstones or quality sharpening systems recommended.
Sharpens quite easily and takes a very sharp edge. The alloy offers a good balanced combination of corrosion resistance, edge stability, wear resistance and strength.
Stainless Steels are forgiving and require relatively little care.
CARBON STEEL
Hand sanded
A semi-matt hand rubbed finish with horizontal lines.
Forced patina
An acid induced protective layer applied on a hand sanded finish.
Leopard patina
A patterned protective layer induced by mustard and acid on a hand sanded finish.
Easy, Whetstones or quality sharpening systems recommended.
Sharpens very easily and takes a very sharp edge. The alloy offers almost no corrosion resistance and needs to be kept well. However, edge stability, wear resistance and strength are good and will age beautifully with good care.
Not a very forgiving steel, will rust if not well taken care of.
STAINLESS STEEL
Satin
A brushed semi-matt finish with vertical lines.
Intermediate, Whetstones or quality sharpening systems recommended.
Sharpens quite easily and takes a very sharp edge. The alloy offers a good balanced combination of corrosion resistance, edge stability, wear resistance and strength.
Stainless Steels are forgiving and require relatively little care.