carbon steel
noun
: a strong hard steel that derives its physical properties from the presence of carbon and is used in hand tools and kitchen utensils
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Ideal for making holes in the ground, transferring plants, and softening up soil, the tools are manufactured from sturdy carbon steel but are also lightweight and easy to manipulate.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
Blade Material Japanese carbon steel Made in China Blade length
8 inches
Total length
13.62 inches
Edge
12 deg.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 2 May 2025
The carbon steel blade is razor-sharp and cuts through even the toughest produce with minimal effort.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2025
Its burners can run pretty hot underneath the 28-inch carbon steel griddle plate, and that can mean hot spots and some unevenness in temperature.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 14 June 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
Blade Material Japanese carbon steel Made in China Blade length
8 inches
Total length
13.62 inches
Edge
12 deg.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 2 May 2025
The carbon steel blade is razor-sharp and cuts through even the toughest produce with minimal effort.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2025
Its burners can run pretty hot underneath the 28-inch carbon steel griddle plate, and that can mean hot spots and some unevenness in temperature.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 14 June 2025
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“Carbon steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20steel. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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