Firefighter2 ... as to how many hours went into this razor, I couldn't really say. I really don't keep track of the hours or the time involved in any razor. I just work on it until I am as happy as I can be with what I am capable of accomplishing.
It arrived in the mail today...stunning...and I can't wait to try the Coti/Escher edge, then stropped on a lead treated strop by Wolfpack...this may set of all sorts of AD's...my next shave will be with it and will post on the SOTD!