Can the manufacturer talk a little about what "hot dipped steel" means? What is the underlying metal?
1804975
I am a metal guy. Hot dipped galvanizing is literally steel dipped in a vat of molten zinc then allowed to drain/drip off and cool leaving a thick protective coat. It's better than electroplated or painted because it's thicker but can leave runs and built up areas like a really bad paint job. It's what is done to steel for it's best corrosion resistance over time. It's really "old school" but still commonly done.
1804976
The item is made of steel and hot dipped int Zinc. The process is called galvanizing and makes the watering can rustproof...just like the 40 quart cans that milk is transported in.
1804977
You can go to Google "Hot-Dip Galvanization-Wikipedia" for a complete description of the process. You would have to contact the manufacturer for the specific type of metal used, however, their on-line ads state it is hot-dip galvanized STEEL.
1992320
I will only say this is high quality steel and aluminum, not cheap material. Beyond that I don't live in a salty air environment and cannot give an informed opinion on the issue sorry
1087231
It's plain raw carbon steel. You'll need to season it before you use it. Season it just like a cast iron frying pan.
153379
Its steel, but its not surgical stainless steel, but cured with some patina that gets dark and spotty--I returned it out of health concerns.
1234070
We use this steel after every use, so by your definition, I would say a honing steel. When we need to get a new edge, I'll take it to a professional. Hope this helps.
1537937
Hello, I checked the owner's manual and it did not mention the type of metal used in it's construction so I've sent an email off to the manufacturer for assistance. I will update when I get a response. In the meantime I found a site that mentions the different types of metals used for cookware and their potential hazards:http://eartheasy.com/blog/2009/01/healthy-cookware/
823270
Ok I understand now, really don't know what to tell you, I have no idea of the grade of steel. Sorry I couldn't be of help.Mark
1438249
it's advertised as steel. it's kinda on the heavy/solid side so i'm gonna say steel as well.
1989164
That I am unsure of. I would suggest getting in touch with cold steel on that.
1963367
I believe they are cold steel, origin do not know. they are made nice & strong. not cheap
388596
Seems too heavy to me to be aluminum, and too bright and shiny to be a common steel..So I put a magnet against it and it did attract. I'd therefore guess it is a corrosion-resistant or plated steel. I couldn't even drill two holes in the trailer bracket (to match my trailer holes) with my electric drill, it was so hard. But my neighbor, who is is machinist, and probably has a drill press, got it done.
2196673
You probably mean what's the alloy composition. "18/10" isn't a "gauge" it's a description of a metal content of a particular class of stainless steel.
47840
It is some type of stainless steel. Different than the SCHF9 which is a high carbon steel. Both well made extremely strong knives. Only down side is difficult to sharpen due to curve of the blade. Scrade just came out with a new improved model for around the same price with even better options like an included diamond stone and flin and steel. I highly recommend buying the SCHF38 instead.
233675
The body is die-cast zinc (pot metal). The trigger handle is stamped steel. The internals are brass. There is a rubber o-ring in the base. Not sure, what you mean by HOT water, but there is no insulation in the handle - it will heat up and would require a glove or something with really hot water. I have used one for ~ a year, 4 nights a week with hot and cold water (std water heater hot) as part of cleanup for patios and mats at a restaurant. Works great and has yet to break from being dropped or kicked around on concrete and asphalt like the plastic ones we used before did.
1807861
Steel not any fancy steel either it isn't hardened nor is it coated steel but ill tell ya I left one outside over night and it didn't rust. So they aren't so bad.
1695711
I dont remember it. Sorry.but it is a very useful product and its use has not had any problems the steel.
326136
Maybe not "melt" metals, but you can probably heat treat carbon steel for knife making, or even get it up to forge temp and provided you have an anvil or a flat piece of forged steel, you can hammer s knife blade out of super hot steel....not exactly sure as to what you're asking...