could someone please tell me the dif between the two. is silver steel , stainless?
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could someone please tell me the dif between the two. is silver steel , stainless?
If I recall correctly, from my metal banging days, Silver Steel is actually closer to W-1 carbon steel than to stainless. I would need to find my old spec sheets and compare the compositions again.
Silver steel is not stainless. It doesn't even contain silver. It is a high carbon steel that polishes to a silver-like gleam, which is I suspect how it got its name.
In his "Collecting Straight Razors" Robert Doyle mentions that Michael Faraday was responsible for the early work on silver steel. Here is a bit on that from a title in Google Books. I've noticed a lot of the razor mfgs used the term on their blades as a marketing tool. Most recently TI before they changed over to their new alloy.
All I know is that Joseph Elliot's Best Silver Steel razors are remarkable shavers.
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Definately not stainless.
A bit closer to O-1 than W-1 based on the chromium content. It's a lovely material for sharp edges for sure.
Yeah, I wasn't sure anymore if it was a Water-quench or an Oil-quench tool steel ;) It does make nice blades.
thanks for all the help. it sounds like a great steel. had to know because i just ordered a new wacker in silver steel , cant wait!!!!!!!!