I'm fairly new to this art - I have a question concerning the differences of the blade metallurgy. First you should know that I do my own honing and don't consider myself an expert by any means. I have a J.A Henckles 6/8 Friodur, a Boker 6/8 Silversteel and a Marke Birko 5/8 stainless Solingen. The Henckles and the Boker reward me with comfortable and
pleasant shaves. The Birko isn't bad but there is a noticeable difference in the feel and it isn't as comfortable. I have lavished it with as much honing attention as the other two.
Am I right in thinking the difference in shave quality is due to the metallurgy difference. By that I mean some razors will not shave as well as others. Learner