I only have one Hartsteel and it is a 7/8 square point in 01 tool steel.

Buying this razor turned out to be an interesting experience for me. The Hart shop sent the razor to a vendor in Texas without setting a bevel on the blade. The vendor sent the razor to me without even looking at the blade to see if it was properly honed.

When I took the razor out of the box. I immediately checked the blade under 60x magnification. No bevel. It looked like a hacksaw blade or worse. Not being one to run from a challenge, I decide to hone the blade from start to finish. Shaves like a dream.

Then I wrote a steamy email to Hartsteel about the inadequate edge. Hartsteel sent me a twenty dollar credit for the inconvenience of honing my own razor. So I got compensated and enjoyed the whole experience of honing a razor made of 01 tool steel.

All in all it was a positive experience for me. I only have one other blade in 01 tool steel and that is a Max Custom 8/8 with Mokume Gane scales. Beautiful shaver also.

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