According to their web site, the Bushcraft is made of 5160 steel:I’m not a fan of it being stainless steel but ontario more than likely got the heat treat right.
5160 is spring steel. It does have some chromium, but not nearly enough to be considered stainless. It is what automotive leaf springs are made of so it can stand up to the elements pretty well without pampering.The Bushcraft Machete is designed to be the perfect complement to the Bushcraft Field Knife or to stand alone as a rugged and durable machete. Comes with a 16 inch 5160 steel blade,
I think your right, it was the Bushcraft. I was going off memory since I don't have internet here at home.Artic I had had some experience with the bush craft I haven’t seen a bush master. I’m not a fan of it being stainless steel but ontario more than likely got the heat treat right. That’s the only real complaint. It’s a good thickness and sharpens well. I do think it’s way overpriced. Even if it was in carbon steel. 75 dollars was as cheap as I could find it. I could get 3 cold steel jungle machetes for that. Lol
According to their web site, the Bushcraft is made of 5160 steel:
5160 is spring steel. It does have some chromium, but not nearly enough to be considered stainless. It is what automotive leaf springs are made of so it can stand up to the elements pretty well without pampering.
0.55–0.65% C
0.75–1.00% Mn
0.70–0.90% Cr
I'm not doubting you, but I can't find where it says that. The picture looks like stainless, but the description says 5160. Do you have a link?The pic is from their actual sale site. Yours is the company info site. This is the site where you buy it from them direct.
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