Thread: How do not make it worst?

Originally Posted by gcbryan

I'm curious. What is the "durable metal" theory? I can see the blade being more tempered at the edges to allow for easier sharpening with the metal being harder as you leave that area but that wouldn't equate to not holding an edge. It would just be more difficult to get there.

What am I missing?

The way I have heard it told is that, the hardening is the other way around actually, ie: the edge is hardened better to hold the edge and as you move higher into the belly the steel is softer so it doesn't hold the edge..

Also there are different grinds that change this whole equation totally, two that come to mind are the Bellied Hollow and the Double Grind on either of those logic tells us something has to change as there is a definite thickness variant at about 1/8 inch from the edge..

However as I said above there are tons of well worn razors that are deep into the belly and they still shave