Scutch combs are usually made from heat-treated carbon steel.
Both scutch chisels and scutch hammer heads are typically made from drop forged carbon steel.
Drop forging is a process where the steel is forced through a die (a form of mould used in forging) with a drop hammer. This can also be known as a punch.
This process increases the strength and durability of the steel by minimizing gas pockets and other imperfections, thus giving it a uniform structure
