I have two razors from Robert Williams. Stainless was an option. NO WAY. S30V has its strong points-but try to hone one. Its a real bitch. Carbon Steel for me. I have yet to own a Stainless razor-regardless of Alloy that shaves as well as carbon steel. YMMV.:Dhttp://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b3...in_finish1.jpghttp://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b3...brass_tang.jpg