Thread: Micro holes on modern production razor?

Hello gents, I have three modern razors that I have honed up to 12k and examined with my led 60X loop and noticed holes some shallow and some deep throughout the blades bevel. I am OCD about wiping the razor down in between each pass, when done shaving I strop on nylon to clean the edge, oil and store in a dry location. I don't have any water spots nor rust throughout the whole razor. So how could the bevel develop holes in the steel without rust like devils spit? What might be some other possibilities? I don't know anything about steel production but could there have been bubbles/air pockets develop while hardening?

Also they don't produce their own steel.

I will not mention the manufacturer because they are working with me I am just looking for additional possibilities while we figure this out.

Thank you

Never heard of that, if you could post pix of the edge under magnification it would be helpful.

I tried sorry, to the naked eye it looks like debris from a suede strop

Without naming names.. are these artisan razors or something from Dovo, TI, Whacker, etc...?

Originally Posted by MileMarker60

Without naming names.. are these artisan razors or something from Dovo, TI, Whacker, etc...?

Negative, they are a artisans. I have three other razors of theirs and have zero issues, just great shaves. Plus they have since changed the thickness of the steel and shape of the blade.

Ummm. We might need to know that though, Tc
Personally I already know.

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

Ummm. We might need to know that though, Tc
Personally I already know.

Are there certain makers who have this common problem and what is the problem? thanks

Do all 3 of your razors have this same problem or just one?

Edit:
Sorry I missed the part that said your other 3 are fine.
Something does sound "off" about it.
Personally, I would get it replaced

Originally Posted by MileMarker60

Do all 3 of your razors have this same problem or just one?

Edit:
Sorry I missed the part that said your other 3 are fine.
Something does sound "off" about it.
Personally, I would get it replaced

Yes all 3 have the same problem one has it more than the others but all have micro holes. I have a total of 6 blades from them in 8/8 3 and 3 first set (which are the ones I am asking this question about) was made at different times and different metal thickness, same 01 steel 62hrc, I believe. There would need to be some surface rust to indicate the holes were created by rust and if not there is another problem correct? Thanks

I've sent a PM to an expert in metallurgy. Particularly as applied to razors. We'll see if he has time to opine on the mystery.