Straight razors are commonly made from steel, but ceramic has also been explored as a blade material. Ceramic does not rust and can hold an edge, making it an interesting option for shaving tools.
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Diamond Sharpening Films by Ken Schwartz – in 1×6, 2×6 and 3×8
As knife steels continue to evolve, many of them are becoming more wear resistant than traditional blade steels. While conventional sharpening stones can still sharpen these steels, they often requ
Razor Honing with Jende Diamond Films
The new Jende Diamond Films are great for honing razors. I personally use the 1″x6″ size with PSA for all my razors, but you can use larger sizes, with or without PSA backing just as we
Sharpening Oboe and Bassoon Guillotines and Gouger Blades by Jende Industries
While the blades used in reed-making tools such as gougers and guillotines are typically manufactured from steels that are considerably harder than those found in most reed knives, they are still s