Thread: Why all the Mystery Steel???

Hi guys. I have a quick question as a newbie trying to get involved in the world of straight razors.

Why do the manufacturers not list the steel type used in their razors? By that I mean the specific steel type such as 1095, 52100, ATS-34 etc. The only thing I ever see is "Carbon Steel" or "Stainless Steel". Even with the Damascus bladed razors they do not list the make up of the steel. They also do not usually make any mention of heat treat or hardness. This is very frustrating to me!

I am trying to pick out a couple of razors to begin my straight razor journey, and being a huge "knife nut" as well as a bit of a steel snob, I would like to have as much information as I can get before making my selection.

I would certainly appreciate any information y'all have to offer on this subject. I am definitely looking forward to my first self administered straight razor shave!