Thread: Steel used for Maher Grosh "Wiry Beard" razor

I received a nice Maher Grosh, Toledo, Ohio razor with the "SPECIALLY GROUND AND SET FOR WIRY BEARDS" engraved on the blade as a gift. I've searched for info about this razor, and found examples for sale, but not much specific info. I'm curious about the steel used in this razor. All my other razors (about 12, all carbon steel) are highly polished and very "light" in color (not sure how else to describe them). This steel is darker and duller, and when I strop it, it has a much different sound to it; the other razors almost sing whereas this one sounds duller. I've honed it and it shaves just fine; I'm just curious if anyone can shed light on the steel used.

Thanks in advance.