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If I am hogging away material, I start with a 36 grit belt, then 80, 120, 240, 400, then I progress through Gators down to A30. The biggest area of change is after 400, where I switch to Gators then...

Agreed, so long as the blade is properly oiled and cared for, rust is controlled. When the oil is wiped off after repeated uses, and the blade is not quickly dried, and/or oil isn't reapplied, issues...

Hmmm. More prone to rusting? There are a few factors that can reduce that. First I will bring your attention to old razors, any Sheffield, Soligen, Swiss steel carbon blade from the late 1800's,...

Yes sir, a block of Arizona Desert Ironwood burl.

Blade consisting of 1084 and 15N20 at HRC 60, worked spine, and jimps.
Nickel silver pins, and wedge, stainless washers, brass pivot washers.
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