I heard over-stropping can lead to blindness......:o
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I heard over-stropping can lead to blindness......:o
Who knows what happens with an edge that is microns thick?
Back in the 60s I worked in a German machine shop as a shop boy.
Our sharpening guy would not touch a bit (all HSS) until they rested overnight,when I asked him why,he had no answere.
Still wonder to this day if there is anything to letting metal rest.
All my lathe tools, both wood and metal are Carbide,the hotter carbide gets, the better it cuts (carbide loves heat) to a point.
After awhile the will bog down (has nothing to do with sharpness)let them set for a day, they are fine,I know not why.
Such a noob Jimbo. :p ;)
Just for cf. 5 other makers diagree with Dovo.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/shavi...ng-basics.html
Lucky razors aren't HSS. ;)
Actually most metals used in making razors are very close to HSS with an HRC of around 62
And although the modern trend is for stupidly hard steels in this range, in the past the Puma was very well regarded and came in at around 61 HRC, while most Solingen and Sheffield razors came in at around 60 HRC.
FWIW the minimum HRC laid down in the Solingen Statutes was (might still be, for all I know) 59 HRC, which seems a bit on the 'soft' side, but there were very many early razors of equivalent 'softness' including some Wade & Butchers, though to be absolutely fair there were vintage razors of higher HRC too.
Regards,
Neil
Any thoughts on whether or not to tape the blade while it is resting??