I think the steel is more than adequate for razors. The big factors seem to be my heat treating and the geometry of the blades. I find the small smiling blades well suited to the way that I shave. The last two razors that I made from this spring are holding up well I am assuming that this one will also. The new forge and muffle combined with me becoming more in tune with the process seems to be paying off. I am learning.
HA, not this time
When I was a bratty Cub Scout I yearned for one of those Eastwing hatchets with leather handle, now I have my own version.
Charlie