Okey-dokey - I got this rascal from my barber in a CARL MONKHOUSE 5/8 HOLLOW GROUND SOLIGEN GERMANY box. Now that I know a little bit' I'm leary of the Manganese Steel - I know it's a hardener, and wonder if my first attempt @ honing w/ the mighty Norton 4000/8000 might be more arduous that w/ a carbon blade. I'd be obliged if anyone can tell me anything about the Wester Bros. German Anchor Brand Manganese Steel razor; and anything about Carl Monkhouse 5/8" Hollow Ground Soligen Germany razor(s).