Step Steel

[hunterphfr 12]

On the Ti Nitride coating... didn't ccm have this on their SLM blades back int the 1980's?

ChrisMolnar,

Just curious, did your dad do a rockwell C test? Polish and etch the samples to compare grain structure - photo-micrographs maybe? Maybe some sort of spectrometer test to determine the chemical composition of the samples? I'd be curious about the details as I've spent some time in a metallurgy lab myself.....

I had a pair of CCM OHL Tacks that had a gold colored titanium coated blade purchased mid to late 80s.

[jimmy 194]

Spoke to Guillaume - the BlackSteel will be coming out soon; Gold will be on hold for the foreseeable future.

I got some Black models in today, I guess the distributor mixed it up when he told me the golds were shipped. Too bad, I was anxious to try some out. The Blacks are amazing though, nothing like the Blackedges appearance wise, but black with a super mirror like polish.

[Jason 65]

It's shinier because it's polished Velocity steel that has been coated. Would you mind putting a picture up? Anyone have a ballpark time figure for when the gold steel will be available? I keep hearing different things.

[jimmy 194]

I'll try to get a pic today. I know the base steel is velocity, but I don't think that would even be visible from under the coating. The coating itself has the glossy finish. Perhaps someone from STEP could explain more what the coating is. Also, unlike Blackedges, these are not coated on the bottom.

[jimmy 194]

Just got the word, Step will not be offering Gold steel, they couldn't get it manufactured to their liking so they have been cancelled.

[top 1974 0]

Just saw the note of FB. Too bad...

I believe the black is affected as well..... corrected!

Edited October 24, 2012 by top 1974

[Konig von Kuhlem 0]

I just heard the same thing about the "Gold Steel" line from my skate shop.

[jimmy 194]

Just saw the note of FB. Too bad...

I believe the black is affected as well.....

I got some of the blacks in yesterday, so I hope not. They look nice.

[ACE 22 QC 5]

Hi Guys,

For technical reasons beyond our control, we see ourselves in the obligation to cease offering GoldSteel blades.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this might cause you, but we could not offer a product that aswered the requirements of Step Skating Blades.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us

[Jason 65]

Cease offering? It hadn't even hit market yet. Disappointing. Is there a chance that down the road we might see it again?

[JR Boucicaut 3759]

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php?/topic/62064-step-blacksteel/

Along with video of first sharpening; any questions re: LTR ask in here; comments won't be posted to the review.

[Durbo20vT 4]

Very cool!

I also just got my black steel in today. I'll be putting the velocity xl back into my One95s & go back and forth to get a good assessment. I look forward to trying these out!

Edited October 29, 2012 by Durbo20vT

[AIREAYE 248]

Hi Guys,

For technical reasons beyond our control, we see ourselves in the obligation to cease offering GoldSteel blades.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this might cause you, but we could not offer a product that aswered the requirements of Step Skating Blades.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us

Refusing to put out a product that doesn't meet standards and values of the company. Completely understandable and commendable!

[All Flash 49]

Refusing to put out a product that doesn't meet standards and values of the company. Completely understandable and commendable!

Totally in agreement. Refreshing to hear in fact.

[watchgreat 4]

Whats the blacksteel going for right now?

[rachael7 1]

Whats the blacksteel going for right now?

$110 at Midwest Skate

[bob111 0]

So BlackSteel is just their version of BlackEdge?

[JR Boucicaut 3759]

It's their version of a DLC blade, yes.

[bob111 0]

It's their version of a DLC blade, yes.

OK thanks. And GoldSteel was supposed to be a new type of technology for runners?

[rachael7 1]

Gold would likely have been TiN (titanium nitride coating, long used on industrial cutting tools and recently seen on drill bits). Would have been new to skate runners though.

Edited October 30, 2012 by rachael7

[JR Boucicaut 3759]

Just ordered two sets of Step steel for a MSHer - the hook fin on the Lightspeed steel is now serrated.

[Polarlight 0]

I've been using and sharpening Step Steel for several years. I used one pair of Velocity and didn't understand why they offer steel that can't be stoned - and I have the same question with BlackSteel. While it may be better for those who don't use a stone, I don't see how it can match a properly stoned and glazed edge. What am I missing?

[JR Boucicaut 3759]

I just finished another session with the BlackSteel - I honed it with a leather block. After I skated, they felt even more sharp than before.

It's because when you sharpen it, it doesn't leave as much of a burr as do regular skates.

[notquitedeadyet 13]

Just ordered two sets of Step steel for a MSHer - the hook fin on the Lightspeed steel is now serrated.

I noticed that too after they came off back-order.

Seems like a good idea.

[watchgreat 4]

What exactly is a leather block? I googled it and couldn't find anything that was really applicable.