There is a lot of talk on this forum about nice scents, luxurious lather, pretty razors, fluffy brushes etc.
That is why I like this sub-forum where more manly things are discussed
Anyway, let's discuss what would be a good steel choice for a custom razor (ie steel that would take and hold a keen edge, and would be easy to maintain? Any input that will help decide is welcome.
I, for one, consider a stainless option (just to have one), - so far the following steels look interesting:
CPM 154
http://www.trugrit.com/CPM154HeatTreatSpecs.pdf
CPM S35VN
http://www.crucible.com/PDFs\DataSheets2010\dsS35VNrev12010.pdf
M390
http://www.bohler-edelstahl.com/english/files/M390DE.pdf
here are some carbon steels that I like too
M4
http://www.alphaknifesupply.com/Pictures/Info/Steel/M4-DS-Crucible.pdf
3V
http://www.crucible.com/eselector/prodbyapp/tooldie/cpm3vt.html
I intentionally left out Japanese super steels like zdp-189 or Covry-X and others because Japan does not sell steel.
Feel free to suggest your own.
That is why I like this sub-forum where more manly things are discussed
Anyway, let's discuss what would be a good steel choice for a custom razor (ie steel that would take and hold a keen edge, and would be easy to maintain? Any input that will help decide is welcome.
I, for one, consider a stainless option (just to have one), - so far the following steels look interesting:
CPM 154
http://www.trugrit.com/CPM154HeatTreatSpecs.pdf
CPM S35VN
http://www.crucible.com/PDFs\DataSheets2010\dsS35VNrev12010.pdf
M390
http://www.bohler-edelstahl.com/english/files/M390DE.pdf
here are some carbon steels that I like too
M4
http://www.alphaknifesupply.com/Pictures/Info/Steel/M4-DS-Crucible.pdf
3V
http://www.crucible.com/eselector/prodbyapp/tooldie/cpm3vt.html
I intentionally left out Japanese super steels like zdp-189 or Covry-X and others because Japan does not sell steel.
Feel free to suggest your own.