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HSS vs Carbon

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Maia007

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I have an opportunity to purchase an unused set of Sorby's....problem is that they are not HSS but carbon steel. Otherwise they are identical to the HSS Sorby's I already own. I know that I can probably expect less longevity from carbon steel and that I will have to be more careful in grinding. I would like to make the owner a reasonable offer that is fair and equitable to both of us.

I would like your opinions of about how much less the same set of tools might be on account of being carbon steel vs. HSS. Perhaps 25% less....50%?
 
The steel is not a problem. It takes a fine edge, it's just more vulnerable to heating at the stone or lathe. Easily worth the 25% as tools, more as a favor to a friend. Hones much faster than HSS, so you can make it your finishing cut set.

Look at carbon steel sets on the 'net and base your choice on that.
 
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