Thread: Sheffield Steel

So, I was sharpening up one of the practice blades that Chris game me. It is a Joseph Rogers and Sons Sheffield razor. It isn't pretty ( it is a practice razor after all), but it took the edge amazingly quickly considering the shape it was in. It wasn't all out dull, but it wasn't sharp either. Anyway, I was just wondering what the average hardness of a Sheffield was. This seemed to be pretty soft, though I have very little experience with steel hardness. It seemed softer then my Dovo and my Novelty. Am I just dreaming, or is this true?

Matt

P.S. Thanks for the razor Chris. I am going to take it for a test shave some time this week. I will let you know how it goes.