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Is there a "sweet spot" for razor hardness? What types of numbers to be people look for to balance edge longevity, ease of honing, and overall potential for sharpness. I know this is subjective,...

From some things that I have found, it seems as though stainless steels started being used for razors around the 1960s. However, the info that I have found mentions stainless being used for "razor...

I originally brought it up because in my post to the Custom Razor makers of SRP, I mentioned calling myself young. It made me laugh and think of how I always joke with my parents about how old I feel...

Neil,

Sir, I do not doubt for one second you, or many of our fellow straight razor companions, have worked much, much harder than I. The work I have done in my time is not nearly the hardest work...

I suppose an easier way to attack this that I should have thought of in the beginning is to ask our custom razor makers here at SRP.

Custom razor makers: what types of steel(s) do you tend to...

Unfortunately, the EDS is closed til the New Year due to building renovations. And the etching lab I have access to is closed due to crappy fume hood, although I mentioned I am good at holding my...

All,

Can anyone give me specifics on the composition of the steel used in days of old for razor making? I would also like any information on steel used now, IF it has changed significantly.

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