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  1. 09-23-2016, 09:04 PM #31
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    I just purchased a vintage John Cockhill smiling razor with Sheffield steel. First sheffield I have owned. The razor edge was the sharpest I have seen on any of my razors vintage or modern. The shave was smooth as silk. I really was wondering why the difference and you guys have made my day. Under a 300 power scope the bevelName: s-l500.jpg Views: 242 Size: 23.0 KB is really smooth. I am posting a picture because the razor blade looks like it is new.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jkatzman View Post
    I just purchased a vintage John Cockhill smiling razor with Sheffield steel. First sheffield I have owned. The razor edge was the sharpest I have seen on any of my razors vintage or modern. The shave was smooth as silk. I really was wondering why the difference and you guys have made my day. Under a 300 power scope the bevel is really smooth. I am posting a picture because the razor blade looks like it is new.
    Well, Sheffield steel is the best, everyone who knows anyone who knows anything knows that....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phrank View Post
    Well, Sheffield steel is the best, everyone who knows anyone who knows anything knows that....
    Ditto 100%
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    Well I have to reply to this. I wasn't a firm believer in the steel from Sheffield until today. I had never shaved with a Sheffield blade before today, and only took into consideration the opinions of others.

    I have to say today was one of the smoothest shaves that I have ever had. The razor was professionally honed by my good friend Outback. Now I can truthfully say that Sheffield steel is truly remarkable. One of my favorite razors (Robeson 2525) is as smooth as can be but that Wade & Butcher hollow ground topped it today. Very nice indeed....
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    Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
    I don't know if it is correct but I have seen it posted that Sheffield used Swedish steel.
    Sorry to burst any bubbles here but yup Sheffield steel was often made with Swedish iron ore.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dannemora_mine
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    Quote Originally Posted by onimaru55 View Post
    Sorry to burst any bubbles here but yup Sheffield steel was often made with Swedish iron ore.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dannemora_mine
    That's ok, it's all about self-delusion anyway....and I'm OK with that.....
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    Please,,, a moment of silence.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hirlau View Post
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    Please,,, a moment of silence.
    Yes, Hirlau, yes, and I'd like to add, with most exultant joy, this:

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    So John - Is this you if I disagree or when you need to eat a snickers bar? Sometimes you get cranky when you get hungry?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hirlau View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by Johntoad57 View Post
    So John - Is this you if I disagree or when you need to eat a snickers bar? Sometimes you get cranky when you get hungry?
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    Oh I think he agree's, and then there is Wolfpack, who lives in both worlds, first the Sheffield goes on the Coti, then onto the Escher, and the result is sublime Sheffield steel.....makes my darn knobby knees knock together thinking about it....
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