Could be, but I plan on taking a picture of a Stockman that I have that has the most patina on it. It's only been a carry for about 4 months, but used a lot when I eat, so maybe it'll do the group justice.

Either that, or take a picture of the "CV" stamp on one of my case knives. I only have one knife that's made with 1095, but its more tactical than I want to showcase. 

If you have any ideas for a group picture, please let me know. I'm pretty limited, but nevertheless, I have become quite the fan of carbon steels as of late.

That sounds great. Why don't you send me the picture and I'll get it right up. Scott contacted me and he would like to see me get an ID picture up as soon as possible.

I can see why a group with no picture would not be very presentable.

If you need any of my info, contact me again. 

I like this one

Thanks for the invite, sounds like fun

Thanks for the invite. I'll vote for my favorite carbon steel blade-

Hey guys

I use carbon steel for my Tomahawks,  1055, They cut well and are pretty tough.

Thanks for invite.

I use Houtyo and Cold Steel Trail Master with stag hanndle.

I like saw blade steel the best. Mainly because it is easy to find and use, and it makes a good blade. I have found saw blades up to 52 inches for trade of a knife. I can get a lot of bowies out of one blade. Also at the saw mills around here, I can get band saw blades for free. I also use the saw blad steel in my damascus steel along with spring steel and 205 nickel. You can't beat free for cheep!

So far this group seems to be growing fairly quickly. Glad to see that. 

Looks like we've got some pretty respectable members here already, too.

Anyone here, I want to invite you to feel free to start a discussion. I know that a lot of people are into carbon steels. So there has to be some questions that people have about different metals maybe vs others. But there are many topics to discuss, many photos to share, and a lot of other things to talk about.

Feel free to post your knives and the like.

I would love to start a whole bunch of conversations here. But my experience is limited-which is why I started this group...

Anything that is relevant is okay here, so make this group yours.

Hey folks .. James sent me an invite here & called my attention to the group .. NICE TOPIC .. this is bound to be controversial !!!

Should be fun !!!!

@ James .. Thanks for the invite !!!! :D

I'll have to dig up some pics too .. I've some 100 yr old carbon steel that'll put todays cryo treated AUS8 to shame .. 'n will even hold it's own against some of Brownings 440C they were bringing in out of Japan in the mid 70's. Some old Waterville Cutlery Company that is simply amazing. 'n then last summer .. I dulled a file on an old Marble's Axe head. Both cases .. high carbon steel .. 'n damn tough !!!!

To Robert Burris,

Laissez les  bons temps rouler. Your son is a very lucky man to have a father like you in his life.

Thanks for the e-vite James, and yes I do prefer carbon steel but I guess  I prefer older stuff as a whole to newfangled high tech stuff. Will get pics of some carbon cutlery later, perhaps when the earth stops turning so darn fast. The days just seem to go by faster and faster as time goes by.

Mike.

James, thanks for the invite to this group. If one looks at my pix you will see several "Carbon Steel" knives as well as others. I like the old ones but I also have some specific patterns I selectively collect and there are several of these that are other material alloys because that is the only way they are offered.

GE Northfield UN-X-LD Sunfish #36 all steel, two blade polished 1095 Carbon spear point with the UN-X-LD stamped into the main blade and a double pull, steel liners, bolsters and pins, with pure smooth black (no lighter inclusions) buffalo horn handles and the "cloud" shaped plain shield, non serialized, with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Christine Tucker, packed in the Northfield tube.  Contact Luca Vignelli here at IKC

Hi Rob:  I will post some pictures up here soon if that alright.

Matt

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Matthew, thanks for the jab, it's all good. Didn't mean to be a butthead, just trying to feel my way around. Let's see what you doing!

Hi All...Thank you..No problem Halicon.. I will post some pics up here soon..gotta pick some out..Thanks again..Matt

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ok guys I rounded up some pics..

Thanks for looking

Matt

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My cat's collection...

Original Mercator (Linder) Germany

VALOR Japan

IL GATTO Italy (Hi, Luca!)

Thank you Jean...

Matt

Jean-Francois,

Heck my dog is jealous and so am I.  Beauties!!

I thought I would let those that are unfamiliar with carbon steel knives see that you don't have to let them "turn" or develop a patina, that if you wish, you can keep them shiny as any stainless steel. The two knives in the picture are several years old, I use them five days a week, five months out the year, to clean a lot of big and small game animals and with a little extra trouble, I keep them shiny as a new nickle. I use a metal polish once in a while after heavy use and a metal protectant frequently and I have no trouble keeping them in this condition. If anyone wants to know the brands I use, just let me know.

Anybody know the name of the carbon steel that Puma used back in the 1960's or 70's?

Well Robert I found a chart but we will have to get Halicon or someone to tell me what it means

http://www.pumaknifeman.com/PumaSteel.html