Which kind of steel is this ?

Iain · 22nd October 2014, 10:59 AM

I have to say it looks like mono steel to me, simply exhibiting aging due to exposure to dust/dirt etc.

Gavin Nugent · 22nd October 2014, 01:56 PM

The type is known to have a twist core centre within the very narrow fullers but nothing gives it away if it is there.

Oliver Pinchot · 22nd October 2014, 05:07 PM

These blades are often layered, which etching may reveal. But it isn't an intentional pattern-weld. I'd leave it as is or perhaps clean lightly.

22nd October 2014, 10:59 AM	#1
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	I have to say it looks like mono steel to me, simply exhibiting aging due to exposure to dust/dirt etc.

22nd October 2014, 01:56 PM	#2
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	The type is known to have a twist core centre within the very narrow fullers but nothing gives it away if it is there.

22nd October 2014, 05:07 PM	#3
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 470	These blades are often layered, which etching may reveal. But it isn't an intentional pattern-weld. I'd leave it as is or perhaps clean lightly.