Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
Classic was sold and we suspect the Harts may not be the same as they used to be. Time will tell. You're experience is not encouraging.
I started setting the bevel on my blade this morning using tape, but I cannot seem to get it set uniformly on both sides, even though the tape is applied evenly. I am going to remove the tape and try again. I think there are places the spine needs to be worn down slightly to get an even bevel.

I was aware that Classic was sold to The Grooming Network who also owns Grimm Blades. Shortly thereafter, they put the satin finished Harts on sale. My speculation is that this might be one of the Harts from their earlier years before the craftsmen "honed" their skills, pun intended. The razor does bear the initials of the craftsman, so it was made after Tim Zowada became involved.

It is my understanding that Tim also consulted with Grimm Blades for a while, but is no longer involved with either company.

Grimm Blades and Hart Steel seem to be made with similar tool steel and with similar heat and cryogenic treatment, probably due to Tim's influence. The primary difference between the blades seems to be in the degree of grind. I wonder if TGN will drop the Hart Steel brand entirely and manufacture all blades under the Grimm name, but keep the difference in grind, or will Hart disappear entirely? Only time will tell.