Kitchenware

Materials

• 18/10, 18/8 and 18/0 are the percentages of Chromium and Nickel alloys in stainless steel. Generally, more the nickel, the more corrosion resistant and the more durable the steel. Chromium provides prevents rusting.

Knives

Materials used

High Carbon

Low Chromium

Pros

• sharp edges
• easy to sharpen

  Cons

• reacts easily with acidic foods like onions, tomatoes and lemons causing rust

Stainless steel

Chromium > 13%

Pros

• corrosion resistance
• good balance of toughness, durablility and sharpness

  Cons

• harder to sharpen
• not as strong as high carbon

Damuscus Steel

Combines high carbon and stainless steel

Pros

• high performance + corrosion resistance
• aesthetic

  Cons

• expensive