Gentlemen,
Do razors made of stainless steel keep the edge sharp longer than carbon steel?
Thanks.
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Gentlemen,
Do razors made of stainless steel keep the edge sharp longer than carbon steel?
Thanks.
If memory serves me right, the short answer is "yes". The long answer is as follows:
Stainless can hold an edge longer, but is a bit more difficult to re-sharpen than carbon steel. Also, stainless tends to....stain less. So if you're in a humid region, stainless might be the way to go.
But in the end, all straights will need to be honed every few months (dependent upon shave frequency, obviously).
+1 with what Kasperitis said. Stainless is a bit of a pain to get sharp initially, and god help you if you put a chip in the bevel, but it will last marginally longer.
That said, the feel of stainless can be a little different (I suspect due to the hardness of the steel).
Mark
Is that a positive or a negative?Quote:
Originally Posted by Milton Man
do most people find the "different" good or bad?
Red
I think this is a total YMMV situation, and also razor dependant. The alloys used in the manufacturing process of different stainless steels affect it's ability to hone, keep an edge, and how it feels. Only one way to really find out though - give it a shot!
Mark
Any opinions on the Dovo Inox 5/8"?
Generally I recall hearing good things, but check out the review forum or do an advanced search on "Dovo Inox" - that should pull up a few things at least.Quote:
Originally Posted by bbsupersport
Mark
FWIW I had a shave with a vintage Henckels stainless that I honed myself and it was smooth as butter. No pasted strops either (which supposedly is good to use on stainless). Some Henckels' could be considered the standard stainless blades since they are much more common than some others.
Dovo INOX 5/8 blades are excellent shavers! My #41 blade is top notch, and low maintenance.
That's what I was hoping to hear, what do you think it's worth in almost new condition?Quote:
Originally Posted by Seraphim
Well, here's the going prices of Dovos (see the stainless of your choice within that list):
DOVO Straight Razors
Good luck,
Mark
I have a dovo micarta stainless steel and i have alot more carbon steel but despite what i have read i find my stainless steel when honed properly which i have honed on yellow coti and blue with out paste ie chro.5 are very smooth and i wpuld say glide through my fairly tough beard a lot easier than my carbon steel also my 7/8 flami from cs which i think is sergical steel that is also exallant.
I paid about $100 for mine on EBait.Quote:
Originally Posted by bbsupersport
Quote:
Originally Posted by bbsupersport
I have 2, one with Stainless scales and the other in Ebony- both are excellent shavers and hone easily. That particular alloy, in my experience at least, is no where near as troublesome to hone as say a Friodur or Filarmonica which are extremely HARD steel and take quite a bit of work to set the bevel.
Both of the Dovo Inox blades I own were well crafted with no issues whatsoever. As far as holding an edge:shrug:YMMV.
Add me to the list of stainless fans. I bought a Hess 44 after getting the head nod from Glen and Lynn. Glad I did. In my small collection, it's the best shaver I have. A mint condition (no box) Hess 44 went for 78 bucks last week on ebay. I paid 158 (NOS, with box) for mine. It doesn't seem like they pop up all that regulary on ebay, though.