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Is a 1045 carbon steel katana ok for cutting fruit and if so what type of fruit would you be able to cut?
Gundammaster147
well i have seen people cut up pumpkins and melons with one, so it should be good for anything
It doesnt really matter if it is 1045. The carbon composition of a sword only changes the hardness, and that also really only makes a difference if it is properly tempered (heat treated). works fine.
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How can steel cutting tools be used to shape steel objects?
Steel cutting tools that are hardened by tempering them can cut softer, untempered steel. Steel that is high in carbon content can be made tougher than low-carbon steel.
What is free cutting steel?
carbon in free form
Which form of carbon would make the best cutting or drilling tool?
The form of carbon that would make the best cutting or drilling tool is Carbon steel.
Is tungsten used for ninja swords?
The short answer is no. For starters, if you are referrring to the weapon commonly referred to as the 'Ninja-to', it is a creation of pop-culture and has no precedent in the history of Shinobi. Ninja's did however use Katana's and Wakizashi, which are made from Carbon Steel(literally an alloy of Iron and Carbon, with no other elements). Tungsten is added to some modern swords, but Katana's are generally still made from Carbon Steel, though modern steel can be used, such as L-6.
Why is bolt cutters jaws made from high carbon steel?
When you are cutting or drilling metal, it works best when the metal you are cutting or drilling with is harder than the metal you are cutting. Adding carbon to the steel makes it harder (also more brittle), and since bolt cutters are usually cutting metal, making the jaws from a high carbon steel makes them able to cut more metals than if regular steel, and it will also cut with less force/effort.
What are the specifications of a cold steel Katana?
The specifications of a cold steel Katana have varied over time. The standard modern Katana is 23 1/2 inches long and every one of them has a curved blade.
Why is is high carbon steel is limited to cutting tools?
Higher contents of carbon make the steel harder but more brittle. The harder steel will cut better and hold an edge longer but has much less shear strength.
Can steel be easliy shaped?
There are many different types of steel. Low carbon steel which is about 0.25 % of carbon is easily shaped and typically used for car part panels. High carbon steel which is up to 2.5 % of carbon is hard to shape and typically used for cutting tools. Stainless steel which is chromium and nickel is resistant to corrosion and is typically used for cutlery and sinks.
Is the Kyu Gunto sword as strong in cutting power and blade strength as the katana?
The Kyu Gunto sword is not as strong in cutting power and blade strength as the katana. The katana is renowned for its sharpness and cutting ability due to its unique curvature and differential hardening technique. The Kyu Gunto, while a functional military sword, was not primarily designed for cutting and has a less refined construction compared to the katana.
The use of carbon steel as a cutting-tool material is restricted because?
it loses hardness at high temperatures.
Which type of flame is used for high carbon steel?
Most cutting and welding is done with a neutral flame.
What is the strongest katana a spring steel katana a high carbon steel katana a folded steel katana or a tamahagane steel katana?
First off, good question. I have seen many discussions both on-line and offline about this very topic.Folding steel while forging blades is an old method used to improve the quality of steel in ways such as, purity, and the spread of carbon and to remove any voids within the steel. This was discovered in japan and widely used soon after since the average quality of Japanese steel at that time was pretty lousy this helped improve the quality in blades greatly.spring steel is steel which is all ready of a high quality. thus, no folding is needed. when it comes to the question which steel is best all I can tell you is: Neither.Quality wise, if you have folded the steel enough and in the right way, the quality should be the same as of that of spring steel. The real issue when it comes to the quality of a blade is the craftsmanship As long as you make the core soft (low -carbon) and the shell hard (high carbon) and rid the steel of impurities and any voids you should have a top quality katana as long as the rest of the crafts are done right ( clay tempering etc).Personally I would prefer a folded steel katana since this is a bit more traditional than the spring steel ones, and also because I know the amount of work and craftsmanship required is greater. But when it comes down to it, the important choice is not that of the steel (as long as it is high quality in the end) but that of the forge and the smith. here's a hint to all of you looking for swords to buy:Always discuss your wants with the forge or preferably the smith before ordering. and remember that in the end, It is not what you use that determines the outcome of battle, but how you learn to use "it".Hope this answer could shed some light into this question. I do not remember the smith that is said to have discovered the folding layer technique first ' s name, but You should be able to learn it without any special exertion's
