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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And while cleaning carbon steel isn’t an insurmountable chore, keeping it up does require some attention.
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Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2025
Standout deals include a carbon steel trowel, a 20-pack of nursery plant pots under $20, and a durable pair of pruning gloves.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
Each knife features a unique Oregon Maple Burl wood handle and ultra-sharp forged carbon steel blade.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
That leaves you with three options: cast iron, stainless steel and carbon steel.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2025
Standout deals include a carbon steel trowel, a 20-pack of nursery plant pots under $20, and a durable pair of pruning gloves.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025
Each knife features a unique Oregon Maple Burl wood handle and ultra-sharp forged carbon steel blade.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
That leaves you with three options: cast iron, stainless steel and carbon steel.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
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“Carbon steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20steel. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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