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

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

I doubt it. they're knives made to look like razors

This is the one I had my eye on: CUSTOM HAND MADE DAMASCUS STEEL STRAIGHT RAZOR - eBay (item 390175610839 end time Apr-03-10 09:33:23 PDT)

The title reads "CUSTOM HAND MADE DAMASCUS STEEL STRAIGHT RAZOR", and under the description after TYPE it states "Straight Razor".

This is how he's selling them on ebay, not as a knife. If they are knives they should state it on the listing, I shouldn't have to go to his website to learn that. If they are knives then some people are going to try shaving with them; I know if I bought a "Straight Razor" I would try to shave with it; and a chance to get a damascus blade (normally out of my price range), most people would jump on it. I believe this is why they are selling so well.

. . .and this one says "CUSTOM HAND MADE DAMASCUS STEEL STRAIGHT SHAVING RAZOR".

CUSTOM HAND MADE DAMASCUS STEEL STRAIGHT SHAVING RAZOR - eBay (item 390175968212 end time Apr-04-10 09:32:27 PDT)

I don't believe he's selling them as knives.

If it looks like a straight razor , I suppose he can call it a straight razor . Besides , nobody shaves with straight razors anymore .

Originally Posted by dave5225

If it looks like a straight razor , I suppose he can call it a straight razor . Besides , nobody shaves with straight razors anymore .

Good point man. My involvement here has absolutely nothing to do with straight razors - LOL

Originally Posted by ISaid

. . .and this one says "CUSTOM HAND MADE DAMASCUS STEEL STRAIGHT SHAVING RAZOR".

CUSTOM HAND MADE DAMASCUS STEEL STRAIGHT SHAVING RAZOR - eBay (item 390175968212 end time Apr-04-10 09:32:27 PDT)

I don't believe he's selling them as knives.

He has some he lists as straight razor knifes (i.e., not for shaving), like this:

CUSTOM HAND MADE DAMASCUS STEEL STRAIGHT RAZOR KNIFE - eBay (item 390171622093 end time Apr-17-10 07:02:39 PDT)

And others that are listed as straight razors, i.e., for shaving. Part of the confusion might come from confusing the two. At the very least, they have very different scales.

Hey, I actually purchased the razor and let me tell you, it is very poorly made. I've been honing this razor for about 40 min per day, for 2 days on the 1k. The edge is really hard to achieve, besides there are other many flaws with it. If I knew all about the razor before purchasing I WOULDNT !!

Thanks,

Gregory

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...tml#post571899

Originally Posted by GrEgZteR

The edge is really hard to achieve, besides there are other many flaws with it. If I knew all about the razor before purchasing I WOULDNT !!



http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...tml#post571899

Hey Gregory
when did you purchase it? Dylan was promised a blade and it seems that you have your hands on one first..
any pics of Jeff's razor?

Hey Gregory
i just saw your thread
umm, that's the wrong one Gregory
you bought a straight razor KNIFE
it is NOT intended to be a razor
he has others that specify it's a Straight razor sorry dude
but don't feel bad, i did exactly the same thing and when i rang him he just so happened to ask me , what am i going to do with it
and that's when he said no they are NOT SR.
i think Dylan is going to get a SR from Jeff
but like i said, since it's taking so long, i've got a feeling that Dylan is going to get a special razor from Jeff, one that Jeff is going over it with a fine tooth comb, if you know what i mean.

Originally Posted by vespar72

i think Dylan is going to get a SR from Jeff
but like i said, since it's taking so long, i've got a feeling that Dylan is going to get a special razor from Jeff, one that Jeff is going over it with a fine tooth comb, if you know what i mean.

He is a fool if he doesn't go over it to the best of his ability. The guy could have a gold mine if he can deliver the goods. If he has the skill to make a really good custom it won't be long before he is raking in the dough. We'll see when and if Dylan gets one that is good.