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Thread: Zeepk?
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05-03-2009, 12:05 AM #11
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lol. So true. I actually spent a couple hours trying to get one of them basically sharp with the zeepk hone, just to see if it could be done, and I was able to get it to where it could rip about 1/4 of the hairs out of my arm for a few strokes.
I don't think I'd use a zeepk hone on a pocket knife.
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05-03-2009, 02:41 PM #12
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Thanked: 172[quote=JMS;372874]Zeepk is No. #1 in their field!! They make the finest butter knives, letter openers and other such blunt edged tools!
I don't know about that It tore my letter
Back to reality; Look at Utopians goods in classifieds, I got A cheapo DA sharpened by him and it's great so whatever is in the classified will be worth the money.Consider where you will spend ETERNITY !!!!!!
Growing Old is a necessity; Growing Up is Not !
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05-03-2009, 04:26 PM #13
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I could not agree more. I'll even wager that the greatest honer in the world could not take a Zeepk hone and razor and make a shave ready tool.I commented in another forum that my first use only took 2 units of blood and a good plastic surgeon, but in truth they can NOT be used to shave with any success or comfort. You would do better shaving with a cheap kitchen knife sharpened on concrete. Listen to the others. There are multiple good razors on the classifieds less than $50 that may not look as fancy, but will shave as good as the more expensive models. $30 for a Zeepk is wasted and in the end make a good $35 cost $65 because you wasted the $30 on worthless crap.
Good Luck.
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05-03-2009, 04:43 PM #14
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05-03-2009, 04:47 PM #15
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Thanked: 37I have never tried a zeepk so I have no personal knowledge of the quality. The conventional wisdom here is pretty reliable so I would follow it. This very moment there are two blades in the classifieds for $35 and $40. These look to be perfect for your need. With standard care the razor will outlive you.
By standard care I mean dry after every use and don't overhone.
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05-03-2009, 04:58 PM #16
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Thanked: 4I thought "Zeepk" was named after the sound you make trying to shave with one of them.
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05-03-2009, 08:48 PM #17
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Thanked: 0Thanks everybody!
Thanks everybody. I've been looking on youtube and reading the wiki offered on this site. Very helpful stuff! You folks have a great site here. Wonderful resource!
The sticker shock has worn off and I'm coming to appreciate the rustic artistry of some of these straight razors. This looks like a very satisfying hobby too!
Thanks for all the advice. I almost bought the Zeepk and looked at half a dozen other off brands. I'll look up those razors, Utopian.
Thanks!