Longquan City Sword 1045 medium carbon steel short knife

Description

Materials and workmanship
Steel: Made of 1045 medium carbon steel, its carbon content is between 0.43%-0.50%, with high strength, tensile strength ≥ 600MPa, yield strength ≥ 355MPa.
Forging process: Usually forged by hand, the steel is repeatedly hammered to remove impurities, so that the internal structure of the steel is more dense and uniform, and the performance of the tool is improved. Some products may also undergo special heat treatment processes, such as quenching, tempering, etc., to obtain better hardness and toughness.
Surface treatment: Generally, some surface treatment processes will be carried out, such as baking blue, blackening, etc., which can not only increase the aesthetics of the knife, but also play a role in rust prevention to a certain extent.
Design
Blade: The blade of a plain short knife usually does not have too much decoration, and is dominated by simple and smooth lines, showing the original beauty of cold weapons. The blade may have a natural forging texture, such as a pattern formed by folding and forging, or a delicate texture after polishing.
Knife handle: The knife handle is generally made of solid wood, such as mahogany, ebony, etc., and the connection mode with the knife body is mostly a one-piece keel structure, that is, the steel of the knife body extends to the inside of the knife handle, and then the tool handle is fixed on the keel by rivets, glue, etc., this structure makes the knife handle and the knife body firmly connected, and it is not easy to loosen when used.
Scabbard: The scabbard is also based on simplicity, mostly using wooden materials, such as white elm, rosewood, etc., the surface may be simply polished to maintain the natural color and texture of the wood, and some scabbards may also be matched with simple metal accessories, such as the sheath mouth, the edging of the sheath tail, etc., to increase the durability and aesthetics of the scabbard.
Performance characteristics:
Hardness and toughness: After proper heat treatment, 1045 medium carbon steel can reach a certain hardness on the cutting edge, which can maintain good sharpness and meet the needs of daily cutting and puncture. At the same time, medium carbon steel also has a certain toughness, and it is not easy to break or collapse when it is impacted by external forces.
Practicality: Although this type of short knife is mostly sold in an unedged form, mainly for collection and decoration, if it is professionally opened, its performance can also meet some mild practical needs, such as outdoor survival, self-defense, etc., but it is not recommended for illegal or dangerous activities.