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Hi Bluesman7,

The file skids off the edge everywhere along the length and also, anywhere else on the blade. I can't really get it to mark without considerable effort.

Once my new VFD arrives...

Ah, OK, thanks bluesman7.

I believe that the steel is 01 Tool Steel, but I'll double check with the Blacksmith who made the blank.

If 01 Tool Steel - should HT be 780 to 800 degrees C (how long...

Hi Guys,

I've just had a thought.

Presumably it's just the tempering that would need re-doing once I get to 1.6mm (1/16 inch) at the edge?

Possible in a domestic oven, rather than sending...

Hi Guys,

I'm quite new to blade grinding, so go easy :-)

About a year ago, a Blacksmith over here in 'Middle Earth' kindly forged me a razor blank. As I didn't have a belt grinder at the time,...