Thanks, groo. For those who like redundancy and who might prefer one package to do more than one thing, I thought it was kinda neat, too.
thanks, VtHunter
I should add: I should've looked a bit further (into the site's FAQ's). Found this:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What kind of steel is found in Tool Logic products?
A: Tool Logic typically uses a Medium Carbon Stainless Steel called 420J2.
Q: Why do you use this type of steel?
A: Steel is made primarily of iron and carbon. Most modern steels also contain several additional elements such as chromium, molybdenum etc. By changing the ratio of the carbon and these various additives the steel can be given different properties. For instance a larger chromium content will increase the “stainless” quality of the material. However it will make the steel less able to take and hold an edge. In contrast, adding more carbon will allow the steel to become harder and better able to take and hold an edge, but it will rust more easily. 420J2 steel offers a good balance between edge holding and resistance to rust.
Q: What is the Rockwell Hardness of the blades?
A: When steel is heat treated it achieves a certain hardness. The recommended hardness varies with the carbon content of the steel. The harder the steel, the longer lasting the edge, however the trade-off is it's more difficult to resharpen. hardness is measured on the Rockwell Scale (higher numbers are harder). The hardness range for 420J2 steel is about RC50. It offers a blade that can take a sharp edge yet is reasonably easy to resharpen if it becmes dull.