I have a HELLE 'Kamigami'. It doesn't throw sparks from a ferro rod although it has the word "carbon" imprinted in very small letters on the blade.
I also have a Ahti with a carbon steel blade. It also will not spark. It still has the dark forging scale on the blade although repeated attempts to spark a ferro rod has worn some away, showing shinny metal beneath.
The HELLE is a laminate and may just have a carbon middle. That could be the issue. Still surprised the Ahti doesn't spark. Thoughts?
I also have a Ahti with a carbon steel blade. It also will not spark. It still has the dark forging scale on the blade although repeated attempts to spark a ferro rod has worn some away, showing shinny metal beneath.
The HELLE is a laminate and may just have a carbon middle. That could be the issue. Still surprised the Ahti doesn't spark. Thoughts?