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10-08-2013, 12:04 AM #1Member
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Can you guys evaluate the razor in the Picture?
Is it safe to assume that I should not buy this razor?
It has rust on the blade.
Perhaps it could be made into a patch knife.
Jody
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10-08-2013, 12:15 AM #2Senior Member
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I would say that unless you want to spend a lot of time and or money to restore it, you should pass on it. Although, if the price is low enough it could be a good project for you.
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10-08-2013, 12:25 AM #3Learning something all the time...
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Hard to say from that image.
If you really like it and want a project and the price is reasonable to you, then roll the dice.
The answer will vary from person to person. Is there any particular reason you want this piece? There are many great razors out there that are ready to go
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10-08-2013, 12:28 AM #4Member
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I saw it on craigs list.
I think the asking price is too expensive, but I could offer less.
It says something like "J.A.MENCKELS" OR HENCKLES, TWIN WORKS, Germany on it.
Jody
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10-08-2013, 12:35 AM #5Senior Member
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J.A. Henckels is an outstanding maker. One of Germany's finest. Still, offer low, if you go for it.
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10-08-2013, 12:35 AM #6Incidere in dimidium
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Originally Posted by jjsrp
That's Henckels. They make very good blades, but as others have said, it's your call as to whether you want to put the work into this one. And it is hard to see how bad the damage is from that pic.
It was in original condition, faded red, well-worn, but nice.
This was and still is my favorite combination; beautiful, original, and worn.
-Neil Young
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10-08-2013, 12:58 AM #7Razor Vulture
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Thats a Henckels box. Don't know if that is not a Wester Bros De-Fi or something else!
"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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10-08-2013, 01:06 AM #8Incidere in dimidium
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Very good point! Originally Posted by sharptonn
Does the ad state that it's a Henckels razor? Tom's absolutely right that while the box says Henckels, the razor itself could be just about anything. The last two razors I bought with boxes were a Frederick Reynolds in a Joseph Allen box, and a Boker in a W&B box.
It was in original condition, faded red, well-worn, but nice.
This was and still is my favorite combination; beautiful, original, and worn.
-Neil Young
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10-08-2013, 02:02 PM #9Senior Member
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Jody - I don't think it's worth the $25 asking price. Also, a good rule of thumb is to never buy anything based on fuzzy out-of-focus photos. If you are you looking for a project razor, you will probably have to more than double your investment to get a working razor. If you are patient and watchful, there are often decent razors in the classifieds that can be had for less money than this razor will eventually cost you.
Regards - Walt
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