Hollow Ground Vs Flat ground

[patrickmjett]

Is there a lot of difference between these do when it comes to the practicality of the shave? I'm looking at sage blades and I was just wondering. Also the blade I am looking at is chrome vanadium Tool steel. Is this a reliable steel for a razor? Thanks

Jett

 

[Mike H]

Dylan Farnham makes some cool looking and expensive razors. I assume he knows what he is doing, but I have never used one of his blades.

Hollow ground razors are more difficult to manufacture so they are more expensive. I like them better than a wedge, mostly because I find them easier to to hone.

 

[patrickmjett]

I like the idea of a non folding razor but man I'm scared to buy anything for more than 100 $ to start with. His are more expensive of course but I either want to buy something of medium quality for less than 100$ or something awesome for 300$ not a medium quality for 200$ I don't know how to hone or restore I just want a starter for now. Something I can pull out of the box strop and shave with. Whipped dog looks a little tapped out right now.

 

[MileMarker60]

He has some cooling looking razors but I've never seen a shave report from one
For me they are a little to knifey but that's just me.
When if comes to the grind, I personally would advise against a flat ground razor.

If your looking for something to get stated with, just check the BST or one of the many vendors that provide both new and vintage restored razors.

 

[Kentos]

I feel it's more of a personal preference than anything else, since both hollow ground and wedges have their plans. As far as steel I am not sure, but I never heard of using chrome vanadium.

 

[MileMarker60]

Also the blade I am looking at is chrome vanadium Tool steel. Is this a reliable steel for a razor? Thanks
Jett

It could just be a fancy way of saying it is O1 or D2 tool steel both a Chromium and vanadium
O1 tool steel
C=.95 Mn=1.20 Si=.30 Cr=.50 Va=.20 W=.50
D2 tool steel
C=1.50 Mn=.40 Si=.40 Cr=12.00 Va=.95 Mo=.90

 

[Seraphim]

You don't need fancy steel.

plain 1095 carbon works great. O1 tool steel is nice. 440C is a standard for stainless razor such as Henckels Friodurs.

As has been mentioned, check the BST or the Hobbyist classifieds for other reasonably priced options

 

[Giant Kiwi]

Chrome Vanadium is used by Global knives.
It is pretty hard and takes a great edge.
As for a razor steel I can't comment.

 

[Kentos]

I can only envision Crapman ratchets and box wrenches when I hear "chrome vanadium".

 

[Brianskeet]

My favs seem to be quarter hollow but it is very much a YMMV thing. Everyone has their own preference.