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Clipper · February 22, 2002, 09:11 PM

I think forged steel is more corrosion resistant, and it's stronger...less air bubbles. Forged is more solid. Cast steel is more like high carbon steel. Comparing forged steel to cast steel is like comparing pine to plywood. One is carved (forged) from a natural block and one is made from mixing it and basically glueing it together. Forged is stronger and more solid.

I'm not 100% sure. But I think that's the difference.

February 22, 2002, 09:11 PM	#2
Clipper Junior member Join Date: October 31, 2001 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 89	I think forged steel is more corrosion resistant, and it's stronger...less air bubbles. Forged is more solid. Cast steel is more like high carbon steel. Comparing forged steel to cast steel is like comparing pine to plywood. One is carved (forged) from a natural block and one is made from mixing it and basically glueing it together. Forged is stronger and more solid. I'm not 100% sure. But I think that's the difference.