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  1. 11-25-2010, 12:58 AM #1
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    Default Is my DOVO Authentic? Help!

    Hello fellow members.
    I'm trying to ascertain the authenticity of a "DOVO SOLINGEN STRAIGHT RAZOR #41" that I had purchase online.
    There are several issues that have raised my concern; "gold-leafing is a bit off on the blade, the serration's/jimping on the bottom of the tang have been improperly ground/ inconsistent, the blade shape is tapering from 18mm to 17mm, a full 1 mm! ( not parallel ) with the top spine. The bottom spacer is not flush to the handle scales.
    I feel that this piece could either be a factory second or a clever reproduction.!
    I need your wisdom and feedback.
    Thanks everyone.
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  2. 11-25-2010, 01:02 AM #2
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    Looks legit... depending where you got it from maybe it was a considered a reject or second.
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    Looks genuine to me as well, although the original scales may have been replaced.
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    If you are unhappy with this razor please take it up directly with the Vendor and do so offline.
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    Perhaps the scales have been replaced, but I hardly would understand why anyone would make a fake Dovo.

    While they are nice razors, they are certainly not what one would consider "High end". If I was going to fake a razor, I would fake one that sold for a higher price than that.

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    it's genuine. The stainless 41 is a great blade and takes a wicked sharp edge. It's genuine just that QC at Dovo isn't what it used to be. if the issues bother you talk to the vendor.
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