Thread: Henckels numbers, what do they mean?

I have shaved several times with a "No Sharpen" straight razor and decided to get serious about it so I just recently received my first straight razor and strop combo, a Dovo Pearlex Inox 5/8. I also ordered Lynn's DVD and have watched it twice now.

What really caught my attention was the Henckels straight razor that Lynn said was a superior shaver. With the information I obtained from the DVD I have been looking on eBay for a Henckels straight razor for that great deal. However, I have no idea what the difference is between them other than they have different names and/or numbers.

Can anyone educate me on the numbers and names (50, 50 1/2, 70 1/2, 401, TWINS, Friodur, etc.)? Is one better than the other as far as Henckels go?

Also, should I be concerned with this as part of the description "There is extremely minor pitting on the tang, along with a minor misalignment of the scales at the pivot pin equals to be about 1/16" which will not effect the performance of this razor in any way."

Thank you!