How to Care for Carbon Steel Golf Gear (and Keep It Rust-Free) Carbon steel is raw. Real. Powerful. But like all legends, it needs a little respect. At Kraken Golf, we use carbon steel in some of our most badass designs — for its strength, machining precision, and old-school soul. But there’s one thing you’ve got to know: Carbon steel will rust if you treat it like stainless. That’s not a flaw. It’s character. And with the right care, that character only gets better with age. 🧪 What Is Carbon Steel (and Why It Rusts) Carbon steel is tough and pure — no fancy alloys, just iron and carbon. That simplicity makes it machinable and responsive, but it also means...