Thread: Resting Razors.....?

Originally Posted by sleekandsmooth

when the blade heats up from water and friction it becomes soft and maluble. So in all truth it really could loose shape with the slightest nick or hit. I think that is what is meant by most when talking about resting their razors. It gives the steel a chance to dry up and somewhat "harden" again. Just my thoughts though. Im sure others will have their opinions

Never in a million years, the only way one could draw the 'temper' from a razor, a plane iron, a chisel, a knife, or any kind of high carbon steel would be to heat the edge until it turns blue, hot water ain't going to do it, friction on a strop won't do it, but leaving it on the lit gas ring of your cooker will definitely do it.

Originally Posted by osdset

Never in a million years, the only way one could draw the 'temper' from a razor, a plane iron, a chisel, a knife, or any kind of high carbon steel would be to heat the edge until it turns blue, hot water ain't going to do it, friction on a strop won't do it, but leaving it on the lit gas ring of your cooker will definitely do it.

osdset + 1. Absolutely NOTHING you do to a razor during normal use will change the temper. Best, John