What is High Carbon Stainless Steel?
High carbon stainless steel is a metal alloy containing higher amounts of carbon. The amount of carbon in high carbon stainless steel can be as much as 1.2% and as low as 0.2%. The reasons for this vary with the manufacturer and the type of blade they’re creating. Stainless steel is an alloy which contains 10.5% or more of chromium (Cr) and iron (Fe) in excess of 50%. Chromium is the element which makes stainless steel so resistant to stains. In fact stainless steel should be called stain resistant, as it can stain but is less likely to do so than pure steel. Stainless steel is also very easy to care for and doesn’t require regular maintenance to keep its beauty. Stainless steel is also very soft but it holds a blade edge very well.
