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01-10-2016, 06:08 PM #1
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01-10-2016, 07:43 PM #2
A2 may be more of a pain to hone then it's worth, and you may have some chipping problems with such a thin edge. I don't think I have seen or heard of a razor made on A2 which may also be a reason to just stick with O1. I'm sure one of the resident smiths will chime in with actual experience. Mine only extends as far as chisels my A2 chisels are a little chippy when hone to less than 20*
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01-10-2016, 08:15 PM #3
Give it a whirl and let us know , also pm some of the razor guys on here I,m sure they will be helpful, Bruno is making razors out of a couple materials, and the O2 is a fine razor, in my hone guys words , "more like the vintage steel as to the way they hone and hold and edge" maybe some harder steels hold an edge longer but like was mentioned , razors have to have smooth edge not chippy , knives do fine with that its not shaving my face. Tc
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01-11-2016, 09:15 PM #4
A2 is wonderful stuff for things that A2 was designed for: high temperature abrasion resistance and impact resistance.
This makes it wonderful for things like survival knives, high speed chisels, etc.
Less so for fine razor edges with very shallow (15 degree) edges.Til shade is gone, til water is gone, Into the shadow with teeth bared, screaming defiance with the last breath.
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01-11-2016, 09:22 PM #5
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01-11-2016, 10:01 PM #6
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Thanked: 3222For the same reasons as Bruno stated I have often wonder why knife makers would offer a straight razor in non conventional alloys when there is nothing to be gained. I have read that on here before by knowledgeable members such as Bruno. Not being a blade smith myself I just take their word for it. It might be an appealing option/selling point to a buyer who does not know any better though.
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01-11-2016, 10:47 PM #7
Well, knife buyers are often steel nuts. They want the next 'best thing'. And for knives, some of these properties actually make sense (abrasion resistance for example, or toughness). For razors we need the best possible shaving edge. Toughness, abrasion resistance are negative properties
For us, added value is derived from aesthetics and 'cool' factor while maintaining the fine edge, which is why razor buyers like Damascus or wootz.Til shade is gone, til water is gone, Into the shadow with teeth bared, screaming defiance with the last breath.
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