Originally Posted by
cpcohen1945
FWIW --
Those manufacturers who use genuinely "different" steel alloys aren't shy -- Hart (which makes O1 tool-steel razors) is one example, and custom razor makers may give the buyer a choice of steels. TI claims a special alloy for some carbon-steel models, but is shy about details.
I suspect that all the non-stainless Dovo's are made of plain high-carbon steel (maybe with alloying elements). They're nicely ground, and properly tempered, and work fine. In fact, they work as well as vintage blades.<g>
You want progress in design, and improvements in materials? This is a bad spot to look for them.<g>
Charles
PS -- I would love to see the opinions of the guys who make razors, on this question.