Thread: Thiers Issard 889 Sheep and Wolf

Originally Posted by kelbro

Portland Razor Co makes some nice stuff.

I went back and looked more carefully at Portland Razor Co. It looks like all of their blades are quarter-hollow 01 tool steel. After my miserable experience honing and shaving with a Hart Steel razor, I prefer full hollow or extra hollow blades. That eliminates Portland from my wish list at this time.

Originally Posted by RayClem

I went back and looked more carefully at Portland Razor Co. It looks like all of their blades are quarter-hollow 01 tool steel. After my miserable experience honing and shaving with a Hart Steel razor, I prefer full hollow or extra hollow blades. That eliminates Portland from my wish list at this time.

Understood. This is definitely a YMMV hobby. My personal (great) experience with two Harts is what led me to purchase two PRCs.

Just sold a like new Boker 5/8. Very hollow grind; very nice razor. Just could not get behind the 5/8. Ordering a BRW 6/8 Spanish point next week. Mr. Brown knows how to make a hollow grind!!

Originally Posted by RayClem

I went back and looked more carefully at Portland Razor Co. It looks like all of their blades are quarter-hollow 01 tool steel. After my miserable experience honing and shaving with a Hart Steel razor, I prefer full hollow or extra hollow blades. That eliminates Portland from my wish list at this time.

Most of my early learning was with Harts, they are the most awkward to hone up imo
All 01 is not equal.. some is softer some harder. Maybe its the tempering process?

Originally Posted by JOB15

Most of my early learning was with Harts, they are the most awkward to hone up imo
All 01 is not equal.. some is softer some harder. Maybe its the tempering process?

Yes, the 01 tool steel can be a challenge but but wait until you try D2... Lord have mercy, that stuff is hard!