filarmonica sub cero

**uk_HBer** · 05-10-2008, 05:01 PM

Am I correct in assuming that the Sub Cero is a carbon steel blade?
It's just that I'm sending it to be honed, and on the info sheet, they wish to know whether I'm sending a carbon blade or s/s.

Looking forward to your input.

Thanks.

**thebigspendur** · 05-10-2008, 10:55 PM

I would think the sub cero means frozen steel which would mean stainless. Maybe a Filly expert will chime in who knows for sure.

**randydance062449** · 05-11-2008, 05:18 AM

I agree. Performing that step on carbon steel is regarded as useless.

I hope that you are having the honing performed by someone that is member of the SRP. Otherwise you may be taking a chance.

**Russel Baldridge** · 05-11-2008, 05:19 AM

No experience with SS razors or Fillys, but Bigspendur is correct about the sub cero thing. Carbon steel really doesn't ever get cryo treatment, so I'd bet it is stainless.

Edit: ya beat me to it, randy.

**Utopian** · 05-11-2008, 05:44 AM

This comes as a surprise to me. I was under the impression that carbon steel also benefited from cryo-tempering. My limited experience with cryo-tempering Wapienica razors led me to believe there was a significant benefit to their ability to hold an edge.

**randydance062449** · 05-11-2008, 05:55 AM

Originally Posted by Utopian

This comes as a surprise to me. I was under the impression that carbon steel also benefited from cryo-tempering. My limited experience with cryo-tempering Wapienica razors led me to believe there was a significant benefit to their ability to hold an edge.

Did you have a Wapi cryo'ed? If so, do you think it improved the edge holding?

I have wondered about the Wapi razors for some time. I suspect that they are SS. They were made for hospital use and I think the scales are SS.

Just wondering,

**uk_HBer** · 05-11-2008, 08:20 AM

I hope that you are having the honing performed by someone that is member of the SRP. Otherwise you may be taking a chance.

Yes, Invisible Edge has a UK sharpening service that I intend to use.

**Estroncio** · 05-11-2008, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by uk_HBer

Am I correct in assuming that the Sub Cero is a carbon steel blade?
It's just that I'm sending it to be honed, and on the info sheet, they wish to know whether I'm sending a carbon blade or s/s.

Looking forward to your input.

Thanks.

I have a sub-zero #13 and is carbon steel. It is exactly like this

http://straightrazorpalace.com/attac...6&d=1193026883

Regards

Dioni

**uk_HBer** · 05-11-2008, 11:40 AM

Nice one!

**Russel Baldridge** · 05-11-2008, 02:49 PM

You can find out pretty quick if it's carbon steel or not; leave a small drop of water on it. Like underneath the tang or something, clean it off if it starts tarnishing with some metal polish.

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