Originally Posted by
gssixgun
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When honing straight razors I find no or negligible differences in honing Carbon Steel razors -vs- Stainless Steel razors..
I find this to be almost as big a myth as the overhoning one...
These statements have scared new honers since I have been a member here and I honestly giggle a bit every time I read either one...:D
Newb: My razor doesn't cut hair very well
Adviser: You probably overhoned it...
Newb: What steel should I get
Adviser: Well Carbon Steel is easier to hone, but Stainless Steel holds the edge longer
I have found no credence to either statement... :deadhorse:
Sorry but that is what I have seen in my experience...
So far the only difference I have found to be true of SS, is it rusts a little slower... :rofl2::rofl2: