Thread: New seller on ebay Damascus blades and some Carbon's

Hmmm. Says he's never shaved with one yet his ad says
" You can be sure that this razor will provide you with years of excellent shaving."

Have to be a freebie for a road test or it's too much of a gamble I reckon.

Yes, when you have a production continuum and certain segments use cheap materials and labor you can lavish what seems like inordinate attention in those area. In the other areas you skimp and the results can be very interesting.

Sure, follow it up.

Somebody in Pakistan could get decent high-carbon steel, and temper it correctly. Maybe there's enough demand for _real_ razors for that to happen.

There's still a problem in quality control . . .

. . Charles

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Answered Honestly:

Dear gssixgun,

I did not make these myself. Yes they are handmade in Pakistan. They are very beautiful and very well made. If you would like to see one up close let me know and I can make arrangements to meet you. Sorry, I have never shaved with one of these.


- homebasics101


You guys want me to go ahead and see what they are about ???

Sure why not. There is always the off chance that they are decent.
You never know, since they are at least pattern welded. It'd be interesting to see how they shave and what their hardness is.

I would be willing to chip in $20 so Glen can try one and let us know the results. Anyone else?

Thanks Nipper but I am pretty persuasive when I want to be I will probably convince them to let me try for free

I am interested in seeing how one of these works out as well.

$109 is a little steep for a Pakistani-made razor, but it's attractive enough...

I would like to know about these razors quality also. They look nice but I guess that doesn't mean squat.

Well, since I'd first seen them, I have to say things are looking more and more like they are not for shaving. Mostly that a whole line of them appear with the same photo and same description all with the same BIN price. I don't know any legit maker that makes damascus like that.

I sent a message to a buyer to see if they were using it to shave. Hopefully they will respond.