Thread: Nothing like trying to talk up a Double Arrow but this is ridiculous.

Tamahagane Honsha Round Nose Crossed Arrow 66 Straight Razor Japan 1920'S | eBay

What is this guy talking about? Is there any credence to it?

I feel let down. The autioneer didn't include a detailed description of the stone on which the blade has been honed, or honing methodology.

and what is "50% Shave ready"?

Originally Posted by MJC

and what is "50% Shave ready"?

half blunt!

Originally Posted by MJC

and what is "50% Shave ready"?

I think it means you can just about shave half your face!

Oh, Man... I was looking for a good laugh and you Gentleman have provided a wealth of guffaws! Thanks for the re-charge! "Half Blunt", "... able to shave half your face.."... Definitely LMBO!

"50% Shave Ready"... Sounds like a corrupt Bartender that pours the mixer then passes the glass over the booze before handing you the glass! Or, he is being literal in knowing that it takes a Razor and a set of Hones (... not to mention a skill-set but I guess you can't really sell that on eBay...) and so he is providing the Razor for sale so there is your 50% of the equation... Just gotta send it out to be honed or hone it yourself and you'll nicely hit that 100% mark!!! Too, too funny!

This list of sarcastic replies could get out of hand and more hilarious with every post!

Shawn
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"Shave Ready" is like "Pregnant" - you either are...or you are not...

Originally Posted by MJC

"Shave Ready" is like "Pregnant" - you either are...or you are not...

maybe he had a honing mis carrage, halfway through his progression: "nha, f*ck it..."

On a sidenote, I have one of those old Double arrows, it needs polishing and honing etc etc.
The blade looks very well made, if it did not say Double Arrow on it, you'd think it was made in Solingen.

I'll have to dig it out of my stash and try it to see how it will hone and shave.