It's actually quite ingenious. The stainless clad acts to prevent corrosion. The knife is steel therefore it holds an edge. Don't you think all knives would be stainless if stainless held an edge?
That's the way it goes (so far).. If a knife is to hold an edge, it won't be made with anti-corrosive properties.
^ It's for artistic effect. Damascus steel isn't inherently stainless (primary distinguishing components being iron and carbon), not particularly stain resistant compared to many commonly used contemporary steel alloys, nor is it going to do much to help retain sharpness since it's a cladding, not the core which holds the edge.
These particular knives are Damascus stainless steel. Yes, it's for an artistic effect. That was as an easy option, since we were going the route of stainless anti corrosive properties as the clad anyway. It also has antibacterial properties. Yes, steel is basically iron and carbon -primary distinguishing factor being how much carbon.
You only confirmed my point about the core holding the edge. :)
By stain resistant, you mean oxidation prevention right?
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That's the way it goes (so far).. If a knife is to hold an edge, it won't be made with anti-corrosive properties.
You only confirmed my point about the core holding the edge. :)
By stain resistant, you mean oxidation prevention right?
Thank you!