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    Default Keen Kutter question

    Anybody know if these are made of particularly hard steel, or have a reputation for being difficult to hone? I started with a dull but undamaged edge, and it seems to be taking forever, or at least much longer than usual, to set a bevel.

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    Bumped... good question, no answer.

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    There is different brands use keen cutter words on their blades. i know boker, and some others has that name.
    Keen cutter made in kansas city and i don't think it has any special steel etc. you shouldn't have any problem with it.

    Quote Originally Posted by pcb01 View Post
    Anybody know if these are made of particularly hard steel, or have a reputation for being difficult to hone? I started with a dull but undamaged edge, and it seems to be taking forever, or at least much longer than usual, to set a bevel.

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    Here is my Keen Kutter "set". It did seem to require a little extra effort to get in shaving condition. Makes me wonder if the "hardly used" vintage blades were "hardly used" for a reason.
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    Just received this one for $20. It also is a different brand.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dancraig View Post
    This link had some nice information. Thanks

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    Wheb I was into DE/SE months ago I received a Christy Keen Cutter safety razor which looks odd but pretty to look at..I also tried to contact christy keen cutter to see where they r today and havnt made their DE carbon steel blades for at least 40yrs...just a thought!

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