Thread: Carbon Steel vs. Silver Steel

My understand is that Silver Steel has a carbon content of 1% to 1.2%. I also understand that carbon content beyond .86% (is it?) was unnecessary. The steel can't 'absorb' it, correct?

If that is the case, why does Silver Steel have such a high percentage of carbon? Do the other elements in the metal change this quality of carbon 'absorption'?

Also, does anybody 'spheroidize' their steel before working with it?

Edit: I forgot the point. How does Silver Steel differ from Carbon Steel as far as manufacturing a blade is concerned? Anything that one should be aware of?