I should not have used the word often. Sometimes is more accurate. But yes, some stainless ‘steel’ contains no carbon thus no steel. They are nickle, iron, chromium alloys most often used in crap utensils. No, they have none of steels desirable qualities other than being shiny and metal. Those alloys shouldn’t be called steel but then again most of the bubbly wine sold shouldn’t be called champagne either.
Common does not mean quality or even good. It means it is often done. It’s common to see clan members in Alabama flying the battle flag on their jacked up trucks but that doesn’t mean it’s something you want to be involved with.
