Leighton,
Thanks for the vote of confidence! Shipping to Taiwan isn't all that expensive, you know....:hmmm: I have reed knife customers that ship them here from all over the world. Shipping from NY is about $10, and there is also the Priority mail small international flat rate box, which is $12.95 for up to 4 lbs.
I would love to take you up on your offer, but only after I conduct my experiment with the cheapo razors. First, it will give me some practice on some brand new blades. Second, even if they don't last for a shave, I should at least be able to get them "sharp". Thirdly, I am very curious about the difference the directions of scratch marks make in a shave - I will be posting a thread asking that soon.
My ebay knives are on the way, and I am anxious to begin! Oddly, no one else bid on those razors.......:shrug: