Thread: 1st attempt making a razor

Regarding the wire used for hanging, it should certainly be thick enough in diameter so that there is no danger of it burning through during the heating cycle. Again, one will want to choose for an unplated wire. One might even consider using a length of Nichrome wire instead of regular iron or steel since it is more resistant to heat. Whatever your choice, it is also best to arrange the hanging so that the wire does not directly touch the blade blank except where it passes through the hole. This will (hopefully) prevent any odd heat masking or contact discolorations of the blade metal. More than this I cannot add.