How to Use carbon steel in a Sentence

carbon steel

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  • And for many, the fact that carbon steel stains is a plus.
    — T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, 5 Mar. 2021
  • The forged carbon steel blade is durable and keeps an edge well year after year.
    — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 18 Apr. 2022
  • Then, carbon steel and structural steel bumped it to 50 ksi.
    — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 9 June 2020
  • Made from anti-rust carbon steel, this is built to last for a long time.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 15 Mar. 2021
  • Made with carbon steel, the Union Tools round point shovel is built to dig anything.
    — Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 15 Feb. 2023
  • The blade is hand-sharpened, and the high carbon steel holds an excellent edge.
    — Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023
  • This lightweight, carbon steel Moon Knife ($70) is named for its round shape.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2021
  • It is made from carbon steel and plated with a nickel chrome.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 22 Apr. 2021
  • It’s made of 67 layers of high-carbon steel, which makes the blade strong and chip-resistant.
    — Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping, 4 Nov. 2022
  • If your cast iron or carbon steel pans get rusty, no problem.
    — Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com, 30 Oct. 2020
  • High-carbon steel is steel with high levels of carbon in it, as the name implies.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Avoid carbon steel—which requires a ton of care!—and go for stainless steel.
    — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 9 Nov. 2020
  • Handmade in Japan from the most durable carbon steel, the handles are wrapped in a stunning rattan.
    — Kurt Soller Angela Koh Patrick Li Alice Newell-Hanson Nancy Coleman Lindsey Tramuta Ella Riley-Adams, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Made from high carbon steel, this ensures strong usage with sharp blades for a long time.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 20 May 2021
  • The set of two cookie sheets is made with carbon steel that is topped with a nonstick coating for an even bake and easy cleanup.
    — Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Nov. 2021
  • The blade is made from high carbon steel and the handle from American Black Walnut.
    — Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 2 Mar. 2021
  • Otherwise, save up for carbon steel or a cast iron wok.
    — Popular Science, 19 June 2020
  • This flat-bottom carbon steel wok from Mamma Fong is for you.
    — L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Feder says that the blades on most knives are made from either stainless steel or carbon steel.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 8 July 2018
  • The design adjusts to any size or shape and features 54 carbon steel pins that retract to the shape of most objects.
    — Mark Stock, Men's Health, 3 Dec. 2022
  • This 6-quart carbon steel stockpot works on all types of ovens and is perfect for making stews and sauces en masse.
    — Krystin Arneson, CNN Underscored, 10 Aug. 2020
  • Scoop up this carbon steel and pradu wood blade to make the most of poultry, pork, and melon dishes in your kitchen today.
    — Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2021
  • These clips are made from carbon steel or stainless steel and can be used to secure plywood.
    — Taylor Eisenhauer, Southern Living, 30 June 2020
  • The foot-long 1095 carbon steel blade is thick and incredibly strong.
    — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • What Could Be Better Watch for warping with carbon steel pans.
    — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Avoid cutting things high in acid with a carbon steel knife, as those ingredients can cause a film to form on the blade.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 8 July 2018
  • The more expensive knives are often made with high-carbon steel which is a strong type that will keep the edge sharper longer.
    — Katy Severson, chicagotribune.com, 6 Mar. 2021
  • The carbon steel wok is probably what made the Trail Fire Grill most versatile for us, though.
    — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 19 Jan. 2023
  • The Bushcraft Basic has a 1075 carbon steel blade, which holds an edge very well without being a chore to sharpen.
    — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 31 Dec. 2020
  • Plus, the carbon steel and silicone pan is nonstick, so the cake’s intricate design will stay intact when popped out of the pan.
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2023

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