All steel is formed as an alloy of iron and carbon and may contain small quantities of other elements. However, ‘carbon steel’ is steel for which the content of elements other than iron is not specified and the content of manganese or copper does not exceed specified amounts. Technically speaking: All steel is formed by alloying iron with carbon. S [..]

the type of steel used in forged clubs. A combination of iron and carbon minerals produces a soft steel that is more maleable for the forging process.

A type of steel in which carbon is the primary alloying element, with the level of carbon contained in a steel being one of the most important factors governing its mechanical properties. Carbon steel [..]

Steel that has properties made up mostly of the element carbon and which relies on the carbon content for structure. Most of the steel produced in the world is carbon steel.

Steel that has properties made up mostly of the element carbon and which relies on the carbon content for structure. Most of the steel produced in the world is carbon steel.

Ordinary unalloyed steel.

Plain ordinary grades of steel

A broad term applied to tool steel other than high-speed or alloy steel.

Steel that owes its properties chiefly to various percentages of carbon with only residual amounts of alloying elements (except those added for composition control such as silicon and manganese).

Common or ordinary steel as contrasted with special or alloy steels, which contain other alloying metals in addition to the usual constituents of steel in their common percentages.

A metal alloy created by combining iron and carbon. Carbon steel is ideal for making knife blades that hold a very keen edge. Carbon steel is prone to corrosion (rusting), so it should always be kept clean and dry. Adding a light coating of honing oil after cleaning can also protect against corrosion.