This mysterious steel

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James J

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What steel does this blade use? Cold Steel Code-4 3.5" Spear Point, so fact or experiences with this steel would be completely appreciated with a lot of love :)
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James
 
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6061 aluminum alloy is not steel!

Perhaps the scales/handles of the knife are made of aluminum?
 
The Code-4 uses AUS-8. It's a good blade steel, and Cold Steel does a great job with treating theirs. I don't have experience with the Code-4, but I do have an American Lawman (also AUS-8). It will take a very keen edge pretty easily (diamond stones, Sharpmaker, or even natural stones), and maintenance is also easy (few swipes on a leather strop or Sharpmaker). I haven't had issues with rust with any of my AUS-8 blades. When cutting very hard materials (eg. cutting a tin can apart), the edge can roll on you a bit. I haven't had any issues with chipping (other than once case where I accidentally dropped a knife on a concrete floor tip-first).
 
Here is a video I made on the Tanto...

[video=youtube_share;IZEv9aD2t-c]http://youtu.be/IZEv9aD2t-c[/video]
 
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