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06-13-2011, 08:15 PM #1At this point in time...
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New seller on ebay Damascus blades and some Carbon's
Damascus Steel Feather/Straight Razor Buffalo Horn | eBay
Damascus Steel Straight/Feather Razor Camel Bone Handle | eBay
Carbon Steel Straight/Feather Razor Paca wood Handle | eBay
I sent a message about the razors asking to see one in person since I am sitting in Ponderay ID right now at work LOL the seller is Homebasics101
We shall see what happens, these look like those Pakistani razors but I am not sure...
Will up date this thread as I get info...Last edited by gssixgun; 06-13-2011 at 10:11 PM.
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06-13-2011, 10:02 PM #2Luddite ekstrəˌôrdnˈer
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Wonder where they're made. That camel bone looks a might bit purty.
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06-13-2011, 10:58 PM #3Senior Member
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Those camel scales indeed are nice, but I still have doubts about all these damascus razors on eBay. Will be interested to see if the seller contacts Glen and hear the follow up as to whether this will take an edge.
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06-13-2011, 11:21 PM #4At this point in time...
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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.
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You guys want me to go ahead and see what they are about ???
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06-14-2011, 12:00 AM #5..mama I know we broke the rules...
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Hmmmm.....i'd like to know more about this. More for informations sake than me actually purchasing one. I don't think I'd shell out $102 for a test......but if there is a way around that, sure.
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06-14-2011, 07:56 AM #6The Great & Powerful Oz
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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.The white gleam of swords, not the black ink of books, clears doubts and uncertainties and bleak outlooks.
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06-14-2011, 11:09 PM #7
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.
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06-15-2011, 12:20 AM #8Senior Member
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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 . . .
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06-15-2011, 11:19 AM #9
Originally Posted by gssixgun
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.Til shade is gone, til water is gone, Into the shadow with teeth bared, screaming defiance with the last breath.
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06-15-2011, 11:32 AM #10Senior Member
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I would be willing to chip in $20 so Glen can try one and let us know the results. Anyone else?
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