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  1. 08-29-2012, 03:03 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by nun2sharp View Post
    Torrey razor steel is the best out there in my opinion, it is also a harder steel, check your bevel.
    Maybe this is why they require such vigorous stropping!
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    Quote Originally Posted by scott64a View Post
    Maybe this is why they require such vigorous stropping!
    I think if they are honed correctly they stop just as any other razor.
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    It was just an observation of mine. Other razors, (especially the singing Solingens and German blades,) strop quickly to a nice edge, while the heavier Torreys require more to get a good easy shave.
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