Thread: What metal is the frame from?

Originally Posted by Sanichknife

I'm not saying it's stainless steel, I guess it's stainless metal. But what kind of metal is this?

The steels normally used for making straight razors will rust, even so called stainless steels, if abused enough. If the metal is not a steel god knows what it type of metal it is.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

The steels normally used for making straight razors will rust, even so called stainless steels, if abused enough.
Bob

You talk about the material of the blades and I completely agree with you, but I'm talking about the material of the frame.

My guess would be nickelsilver. Nickelsilver was used for many applications in the past and has a yellow tone, due to the copper addition. And it is of course completly stainless.

best regards,
Ulrik

Originally Posted by Ulrik

My guess would be nickelsilver. Nickelsilver was used for many applications in the past and has a yellow tone, due to the copper addition. And it is of course completly stainless.

best regards,
Ulrik

Many thanks. I think you're right.

Originally Posted by Ulrik

My guess would be nickelsilver. Nickelsilver was used for many applications in the past and has a yellow tone, due to the copper addition. And it is of course completly stainless.

best regards,
Ulrik

You learn something new every day. Was it ever used for blade steel?

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

You learn something new every day. Was it ever used for blade steel?

Bob

No, it is very tough but not hard enough for blades. It was used for tabel ware, spoons and forks and also for knife handles.

best regards,
Ulrik