Skewers 316 + electropolishing

[Andy M.]

I don't drive. But when I do it will be a Jaguar XKSS:

https://www.twrreplicas.com/jaguar-xkss.html

Before you ask, about £125k

By chance you've stumbled upon my one true automotive love, the Jaguar XK-SS/D-Type. Sadly, I don't expect to have the $20 million or so it takes to buy one.

 

[hueberttix]

The link points to a faithful reproduction company that will allow for the price quoted (GBP).

But before this thread decomposes, I am still going to report back on Wuesthof when I get words back.

I can confirm the following are indeed Stainless Steel 304:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B077N65...olid=1JHZKUKMBAPBE&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

[Andy M.]

Those skewers look like just what you need.

 

[hueberttix]

Well I had them down as my first choice, they are easy to maintain, but, I wanted to have a look at everything else available on the market.

 

[hueberttix]

The link points to a faithful reproduction company that will allow for the price quoted (GBP).

But before this thread decomposes, I am still going to report back on Wuesthof when I get words back.

I can confirm the following are indeed Stainless Steel 304:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B077N65...olid=1JHZKUKMBAPBE&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Further clarification back from the seller confirms the grade percentages of the stainless steel as: Nickel>9.0% and Chromium>19.0%

I am just waiting on Wuesthof now..

 

[hueberttix]

Feedback from the Amazon UK seller of the linked skewers reveals the makeup of the alloy to be Stainless Steel 304, Ni>8.0%, Cr>17.0%.

Not as resistant to corrosion as 316, and with less Nickel as a result, but a result.

ref: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Cook-...pID=41M1dPsFgSL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

In fact, an update from the manufacturer increases the percentage:

Ni= 8~10% and Cr= 17~19%.

 

[caseydog]

By chance you've stumbled upon my one true automotive love, the Jaguar XK-SS/D-Type. Sadly, I don't expect to have the $20 million or so it takes to buy one.

Those are two separate cars, technically. TheXKSS is the street version of the D-Type. If you want and XKSS, better have a big piggy bank. The fetch over ten-million bucks.

CD

 

[Andy M.]

Those are two separate cars, technically. TheXKSS is the street version of the D-Type. If you want and XKSS, better have a big piggy bank. The fetch over ten-million bucks.

CD

I realize the XK-SS is the street version of the D-Type racer. I'd be happy with either but sadly don't have that many millions available to indulge my fantasies.

 

[hueberttix]

I have finally extracted the following from Wüsthof about the metal content of three of their skewers:


• 4361 / 30 cm (11 ½")
• 4361 / 25 cm (10")
• 4369 / 30 cm (11 ½")

ref: https://www.wuesthof.com/international/search/index.jsp?q=skewer


All three conform to the 1.4016 stainless steel standard (430) to have a Chromium content similar to that of stainless steel 316 at 16%~18%, but with no Nickel content, cutting costs.

ref: https://www.steel-grades.com/Steel-Grades/Stainless-Steel/1-4016.html


The official looking links on Amazon are not, apparently. But it looks like they are selling the same product, otherwise get them from a verified outlet.



In conclusion:

• ELFRhino 11" Stainless Steel Skewers
Grade: 304 (Nickel>9.0% | Chromium>19.0%)
Quantity: x6
Price: £8.99


• MASTER COOK Kabob 12" Stainless Steel Skewers
Grade: 304 (Nickel>8.0% | Chromium>17.0%)
Quantity: x12
Price: £13.99

• Wüsthof 4361 Stainless Steel Roasting Spit 30cm
Grade: 340 (Nickel: 0% | Chromium>16.0-18.0%)
Quantity: x1 ?
Price: £5.50


My money is on the ELFRhino brand as Master Cook has some dodgy supply/consistency/product quality issues reported in their feedback, while Wüsthof are too expensive.


I hope this helps.

 

[hueberttix]

Revisiting this thread after stumbling across something that may well have solved my journey, I take inspiration from hydrophobic mesh grating:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c7axLKvsA4


The only issue is that the layer applied likely isn't food safe. However, there is a method that can be applied directly to the metal, using a femtosecond laser, which etches a design to leave the surface hydrophobic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLegmQ8_dHg