I'm new to straight razors, using the shavette, expecting a dovo spike point with the holiday season coming up , i've recently done alot of looking and admiring of cool straights. I've got a few cool ideas rolling around in my head of what would make a bad ass straight razor, but have no idea what goes into straight razor customization. as far as using a black blade.. i've seen them use steel that is 'blued' to the finish.
Baxter of California ‘Blue Steel’ Straight Razor | Finer Cut
how come I don't find alot of blades finished like that?
and is anyone familiar with melonite finish? i know they use it in law enforcement equipment. it hold ups better than a 'blued' finish, i dont know if it'd be possible to use that for a blade finish.
I'm sure an all out custom razor is no where in my near future, but if i knew a thing or two about razor customization i might be able to put a couple cool things together.

any and all help appreciated.
RG