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08-24-2013, 09:28 PM #1
Hart Steel Razors?
I've been mulling the purchase of a Hart Steel razor. Does anyone here own one? What's your opinion of it?
Thanks in advance.
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08-24-2013, 09:33 PM #2
I do not own one as of yet but I have honed a good number of them. Big, beefy and very nice IMO. Nice size, weight, balance and they take a nice edge, very masculine looks.
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08-24-2013, 09:44 PM #3
+1 on everything nun2sharp said. I bought one about 6 months ago and it is definitely one of my favorites, plus its made right here in the U. S. of A! Mine has held its edge better than my other Dovo's, W&B's and Wackers. I prefer a quarter grind which is what Hart is. I own the 7/8 square point. I suggest reading the info on their website about their process.
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GeauxLSU (08-24-2013)
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08-24-2013, 10:17 PM #4
I've become a huge fan of the Hart Razor. Was on the fence for a while - got a chance to try a 7/8 Square of a friends and in rapid succession found a 6/8 Square Baxter-Hart and a 7/8 Satin Square.
If you like a heavier, 1/4 ground blade you would not be disappointed.
As to holding an edge - I don't have anything (German, English, French, USA, custom) that comes close.
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08-24-2013, 10:30 PM #5
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I don't own one but I have honed quite a few of them, here are my opinions
The negatives:
1. The smiles are iffy at best, they are often off center and it takes some doing to move them around.
2. The steel can be pretty chippy
3. Using 2 layers of tape eliminates many problems
4. I would honestly not want to hone one without tape
5. Without some care with honing they shave very harsh
6. I hate the screws that hold them together HATE them, damn things always come here loose as hell
The positives:
1. 1/4 hollow grind
2. Heavy stiff blade
3. Holds a great edge if honed right
4. Well balanced
5. Made in the USA
JMHO:
I actually like their scales, I know surprising but I do, except those damn screwsLast edited by gssixgun; 08-24-2013 at 10:33 PM.
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08-24-2013, 10:34 PM #6
I wonder if some low strength lok-tite would solve the screw problem??
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08-24-2013, 10:49 PM #7
Wow. I have two, a 6/8 round point and 7/8 square point. I have honed them both. The two I have hone like any other razor, and I finish and touch-up my razors on a Naniwa 12k. They shave excellent, smooth-no harshness, and hold an edge very well when properly stropped. One was honed with tape, the other without, and I can't tell any difference between the two as far as feel and effectiveness of shaving. I recommend them, they are great razors that seem like they should last my lifetime. Oh, I tightened the screws when I first got them, and they stay tight, no problemo.
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08-24-2013, 10:51 PM #9
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Thanked: 247I bored the holes in my scales just enough that the bushing does not bind and the screws do not loosen on me any more.
I would not recommend thread locker unless you are ok with the possibility that you may not be able to take it back apart without modification. If the bushing/nut does not bind and spins freely as it should, you may not be able to loosen the screw once the compound sets.
Personally, I like these razors and have very little issue with the edges/maintenance/honing. That said, I really enjoy working with some of the modern steels and particularly enjoy higher hardness in a razor. Opinions vary, but I like them.Last edited by unit; 08-24-2013 at 10:54 PM.
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10-22-2013, 01:26 AM #10
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Thanked: 247Nice photos...I have never been very happy with the photos I take. The polish is never captured to my satisfaction.