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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Japanese-style knives Traditional Japanese knives are mostly single bevel (one side is straight while the other is angled), feature thin blades made of carbon steel, and are often used by professional restaurant chefs.
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Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
The three-piece bundle includes small (8.6 by 13.3 inches), medium (10 by 15 inches), and large (11.8 by 17 inches) baking pans made from durable carbon steel and featuring a premium nonstick coating.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 16 July 2024
Other highlights: a smooth, comfortable handle wrapped in vegan leather, carbon steel bearing wheels, and a sturdy (and easy-to-clean) nylon interior lining.
$475 at Paravel
Weight: 9 lbs.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2023
The 18-inch carbon steel blade could hit rocks and tough tree limbs without chipping, yet was sharp enough to do more precise gardening work.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2024
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Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
The three-piece bundle includes small (8.6 by 13.3 inches), medium (10 by 15 inches), and large (11.8 by 17 inches) baking pans made from durable carbon steel and featuring a premium nonstick coating.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 16 July 2024
Other highlights: a smooth, comfortable handle wrapped in vegan leather, carbon steel bearing wheels, and a sturdy (and easy-to-clean) nylon interior lining.
$475 at Paravel
Weight: 9 lbs.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2023
The 18-inch carbon steel blade could hit rocks and tough tree limbs without chipping, yet was sharp enough to do more precise gardening work.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2024
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“Carbon steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20steel. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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