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    The seller replied to me. He actually just realized that the stamp wasn't marked Friodur as well. He said that the pins looked original and the razor came to him in that condition. He said that he would post the razor on one of the forums and get back to me. The seller seems like a good guy, but I would hold the bidding until we know more.

    If this is a Friodur, then I would think it is a rare one, and I wouldn't change the scales at all if you have the slightest inkling of selling it.
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    ...and I'm that lone bidder on it (so far).

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    Hey, the razor looks good whatever it may be . Twins or Friodur, I think it is nice either way. Personally, I just want the scales so that I can have the inlay that is missing from mine.

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    If you want inlays, there's a few on the Bay or online (I forget exactly where) that were selling for cheap that you could get.

    I, personally, am in the market for a Friodur...I heard they shave like a dream and I've been eying one that John Crowley is selling (7/8 with scalloped back)

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    Hey, the razor looks good whatever it may be . Twins or Friodur, I think it is nice either way. Personally, I just want the scales so that I can have the inlay that is missing from mine.

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    If you don't mind, PM me some links .

    As far as the larger Friodurs go, I think the Crowley ones might be your best bet. As far as I know, these larger Friodurs come from old Factory blanks. The ones that Crowley sells I believe are ground by Wacker. Who knows who does the grinds on the ones sold on eBay? From what I have read, the larger Friodurs can be a crap-shoot, which is why I think the Crowley ones are a better bet.

    I definitely recommend you do some research before buying.

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    Quote Originally Posted by altshaver View Post
    @BladeRunner001

    If you don't mind, PM me some links .

    As far as the larger Friodurs go, I think the Crowley ones might be your best bet. As far as I know, these larger Friodurs come from old Factory blanks. The ones that Crowley sells I believe are ground by Wacker. Who knows who does the grinds on the ones sold on eBay? From what I have read, the larger Friodurs can be a crap-shoot, which is why I think the Crowley ones are a better bet.

    I definitely recommend you do some research before buying.
    This is how rumors get really rolling,,,

    I am not so sure of the validity of who ground what razors,,

    I am sure that John is a respected vendor, and can hone a nice edge, and makes sure the heels are not hanging out the bottom of his scales,,, Those things, we are sure about, but who did the grinding on what razor, and if there were any differences, we are not so clear on...

    Thanks

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    Sorry Glen,

    I was not trying to start any rumors. Everyone should definitely do their research before buying. I have read a lot about the inconsistencies of the larger Friodurs.

    Thanks for the reply.

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    I think there is a misunderstanding here. Friodur is the name of the steel, not a brand name. The steel is high in chrome, and "ice hardened" (eisgehärtet), because it would be too soft otherwise.

    YouTube - J.A. Henckels Friodur Process for Knives

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    No problem Alt

    I have heard the rumor that Wacker did all the grinding on all of them but as I said, I am not positive either way..

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    @BeBerlin

    Thanks for the video. I was under the impression that Friodur was a trademark and brand. The video also calls Friodur a brand name. I would think that if it wasn't a trademark, then other companies would try to capitalize on the name to sell razors.

    I definitely could be misunderstanding the situation though.

    This razor is definitely a curiosity for me.

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