Thread: I solved my problem but you won't believe the solution

You could be absolutely right, what I should have said was "the carbon content is such that the blade blackens anytime moisture gets on it. Also, this blade loses its edge very quickly but sharpens faster than any other metal i've worked with." I'll do some quick research and get the metal specs too .

Originally Posted by shotwell1234

You could be absolutely right, what I should have said was "the carbon content is such that the blade blackens anytime moisture gets on it. Also, this blade loses its edge very quickly but sharpens faster than any other metal i've worked with." I'll do some quick research and get the metal specs too .

I'm not trying to be a stinker --- all in good gesture.

Justin

No harm, you were absolutely right. Linked is the wikipedia article on carbon steel. Next time I'll read it first. I think we'll just have to wait for the response to figure out what kind of razor it is and see if that meshes with other experiences people have had.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_steel

I have two razors, a Joseph Allen and a Wade & Butcher, both carbon steel. The Wade is both thinner & harder than the Allen.

Edit: question about the CS hone moved to the hones section where it probably belongs.