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there is an additional consideration which I've meantioned a couple of times in the past: razors don't need toughness. At all. Only edge retention, a fine edge, and a decent hardness. That means that...

it's true that even many knifemakers on youtube spout nonsense. I've heard one explain that quenching puts extra carbon in the steel and that's why it is hard.

In any case, while a no-temper...

For razors you will want to aim a little higher. 59 to 61 is generally thought to be the sweet spot

If your razor is 7/8 to 8/8 use the 1/4 thick stock