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    Another razor that seems redundant if I am to decrease the numbers to something manageable. It was made by a member several years ago and I don't remember his name. He didn't make too many razors, but he has the skills.
    It is a very precise grinding and execution, and I personally like the style very much.

    The blade is damascus with rather thick spine and quarter hollow grind (wedge). The width is something between 7/8 and a little over 8/8 depending on how and where you measure because the curved spine is done correctly - the edge and the corresponding ridge at the spine are straight (so for honing purposes it is a straight edge, not a smile).
    It has a french point with sharp and precise point and heel.

    The scales are, I believe, desert ironwood, partially stained, but I'm not expert on woods, so I'm only 99.9% sure. They are centered and properly tensioned (that's how I lost the patina on the pivot pin, but you can see from the wedge pin what happens in few months, unless you like to keep them shiny.)

    It came with a shaveable edge, I remember rehoning it and improving it a fair bit. I've shaved with it probably 5-10 times over the years since and just touched it up for good measure.

    I have vague recollection of paying in the $400-$500 range, so I'm asking for $360. I'll cover the shipping in us and paypal fees.

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    Do you happen to know the two steels involved and the HRC?

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    No, unfortunately I don't know the details of the steels

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    I will take it

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    Payment sent!

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