Thread: What's the deal with these Damascus blades??

He has shaving razors in addition to razor knives. He also has a separate website, though there isn't much on it. I too am tempted . . .

Is anyone going to take the plunge?

Originally Posted by Croaker

I smell..............curried goat. These blades look like some of the recent Pakistani offerings. In that case, they are not for shaving.

...they also look like the works of some custom makers. I think it's pretty clear that with damascus, it's not about looks at all.

Hypothetically, if I was going to buy one to try, which are the ones that are for shaving and which are the ones that say not for shaving? I didn't see any that said not for shaving the first time I looked.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I did get an answer from the seller this morning. He says that he is the maker of those razors and knives. I suppose if we really wanted a razor meant for shaving we could inquire and perhaps he is up to the task ?

If he is the maker, why do his ads say that "they" (multiple razors) are made by "skilled artisans"... as in, in a shop of workers...

...and they have no makers mark. None. Nada. Zip.

If you look, you will see that he lists his steel as a combo of 1095 and 15N20
I know we have metal masters on this site, lets hear from them their opinions on this combo.

With a hardness of 58-60, In my opinion that is a little low, and better heat treating could bring out a better blade.

Maybe somebody wants to get one and retreat?

I'm going to write him, and ask about billit steel. Anybody here want to try their hand at making a custom from imported Damascus? =)

Originally Posted by BKratchmer

If he is the maker, why do his ads say that "they" (multiple razors) are made by "skilled artisans"... as in, in a shop of workers...

...and they have no makers mark. None. Nada. Zip.

I noticed that too. In the description of the razor I looked at he mentions a website and gives a phone number to call if there are questions. I was tempted to inquire but I don't need to spend the money right now on a roll of the dice.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

Hypothetically, if I was going to buy one to try, which are the ones that are for shaving and which are the ones that say not for shaving? I didn't see any that said not for shaving the first time I looked.

the top picture on page one that i included is NOT a razor
the second one is supposely made for shaving
that's what he said to me anyway
so read carefully before you pull the trigger on those
don't over bid for these gents
it may seem as though they are one of a kind, but he pumps quite a few out so if you miss out on one at around $40-$50 then just wait coz there be another with a similar design
that's what i've noticed anyway
if anyone does buy one can they post the results so that we can see whether these things take a good edge

I've sent him an email asking if any are intended for shaving and if so, which. I told him that there is interest here on the forum and that I want to buy one to test. I'll post whatever info I get and keep you updated if I do get one to test.

can't wait to see the results
there is one that he relisted
it's an 8/8 and it's a straight razor
it's the same one as the picture i included at the beginning of this thread

I´m pretty shure, he is not the maker of this razors: DAMAST MESSER RASIERMESSER KLINGE RASIERKLINGE HIRSCH bei eBay.de: Outdoor (endet 28.03.10 19:16:07 MESZ)

In my opinion this is stuff from pakistan. The description from the steel is the same, that we had for this razor, some month ago:

http://bilder1.eazyauction.de/lipet_...ilder/7671.jpg

Such a razor was bought from a very experienced german forum member. Several honemeisters tried to get it shaveready - with no success. The edge was always brittle. Perhaps now the heat treating is better - who knows...?

Btw, the handles are much too heavy for a good balanced razor. But the shape is great – I like it : http://straightrazorpalace.com/426151-post1.html

At least - please think! In europe or US it is not possible to make a damascus razor for such a price. Even the material will be more expensive. And we dont speak over some hours of work and the profit, that the dealer want to make... If you want to earn something on such a razor you must get the material for free and the worktime must be very, very cheap.

Originally Posted by Buddel

At least - please think! In europe or US it is not possible to make a damascus razor for such a price. Even the material will be more expensive. And we dont speak over some hours of work and the profit, that the dealer want to make... If you want to earn something on such a razor you must get the material for free and the worktime must be very, very cheap.

yep that's what i thought
you know what they say
when a deal seems too good to be true ....