News — Metal grade

A common misconception about stainless steel is that it never stains and is practically untouched by the elements its exposed to. While stainless steel isn't an omni-powerful form of steel, it does have more impressive traits than typical steel. Stainless steel stains less easily than other iron-based metals, but it’s not literally “stainless”. Just like standard steel, stainless can get marked up by fingerprints and grease, discolor, and eventually oxidation. The difference is resilience. Stainless steel can withstand much more time and abuse before showing signs of wear. The basic iron and carbon composition of all steels is the same,...