I seem to remember having this discussion with a steel smith- that hardness and tenacity are two different values. I feel like while stainless is slightly less hard, it is far more durable but please someone correct me if i am wrong.

And the moisture thing is a big factor. Rather than wiping it down very carefully and setting it out and open to dry, then oiling it when I get a chance before I put it away. This is asking for trouble in a frat. I just want somethign I can give a quick wipe and put away. The stropping is not a problem. Its when I have to get hones out or have multiple strops for pastes etc. I'm trying to eliminate the clutter. One or two razors, a brush, a tub of cream and a strop. I will be bringing my hones and all my razors and stuff with me, but I want to keep them in a drawer/storage so they are out of the way/safe. I'll dig them out on weekends and stuff but like, on mornings where I have practice at 7 am and class at 9am I just need to get in and get out ASAP.

WHy not the hoffritz? doesn't say stainless or advertise as being stainless so.... I'm a skeptic