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Whiggamore · 07-15-2008, 05:07 AM

My understand is that Silver Steel has a carbon content of 1% to 1.2%. I also understand that carbon content beyond .86% (is it?) was unnecessary. The steel can't 'absorb' it, correct?

If that is the case, why does Silver Steel have such a high percentage of carbon? Do the other elements in the metal change this quality of carbon 'absorption'?

Also, does anybody 'spheroidize' their steel before working with it?

Edit: I forgot the point. How does Silver Steel differ from Carbon Steel as far as manufacturing a blade is concerned? Anything that one should be aware of?

07-15-2008, 05:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Whiggamore Status: Glorious **** of ASS Join Date: May 2008 Posts:** 101 Thanks: 41 Thanked 15 Times in 9 Posts	Carbon Steel vs. Silver Steel My understand is that Silver Steel has a carbon content of 1% to 1.2%. I also understand that carbon content beyond .86% (is it?) was unnecessary. The steel can't 'absorb' it, correct? If that is the case, why does Silver Steel have such a high percentage of carbon? Do the other elements in the metal change this quality of carbon 'absorption'? Also, does anybody 'spheroidize' their steel before working with it? Edit: I forgot the point. How does Silver Steel differ from Carbon Steel as far as manufacturing a blade is concerned? Anything that one should be aware of? Last edited by Whiggamore; 07-15-2008 at 05:12 AM. Reason: Forgot the point.