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09-02-2007, 05:48 PM #1The Voice in Your Head
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The Holy Grail of straight razors???
.....that's easy.....
The Fabulous King Tut Razor
....and, for a little more of the history and provenance of The Fabulous King Tut razor, be sure and read these Questions and Answers RE: The Fabulous King Tut Razor
It totally escapes me how any single razor could possibly be more sought after or coveted than the FKTR.
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09-02-2007, 05:53 PM #2Senior Member
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Buy It Now at only $850, amazing!
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09-02-2007, 07:10 PM #3Member
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Wow, I can't wait to put my initials on it!
What history, what marvel, what a bunch of bull!!
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09-02-2007, 07:17 PM #4Smooth Member
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Think I put a bid in and have send it to Lynn to hone it for me. Should be OK
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09-02-2007, 07:19 PM #5Senior Member
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Those Damascus steel razors truly must be something else though. The edge that can be attained, the shear weight of the history of Damascus steel, and the aesthetic beauty must be absolutely fantastic.
Validation of correct decisions to get to the point of acquiring such masterpieces.
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09-02-2007, 07:22 PM #6Smooth Member
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Yeah, history is never wrong!
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09-03-2007, 02:00 PM #7Robert Williams Custom Razors
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The FKTR is an icon among razors. The storied history. The unusual geometry. The rare opportunity to hold something that has been in the hands of so many great historical figures. Well, it's just special.
Gary, hats off to you for bringing this wonderful artificact to us.
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09-03-2007, 02:37 PM #8
What we call damascus now is 'just' pattern welded steel.
Originally Posted by Creel
'Real' damascus aka wootz, now that carries some historic weight. Mike Blue (a member here) is a reknowned expert on wootz steel and pattern welding.Til shade is gone, til water is gone, Into the shadow with teeth bared, screaming defiance with the last breath.
To spit in Sightblinder’s eye on the Last Day
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09-10-2007, 03:30 AM #9Libertarian Freak
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Saw the Port Isabel address and knew it couldn't be a coincidence. Classic! Originally Posted by scarface
The Holy Grail of straight razors???
.....that's easy.....
The Fabulous King Tut Razor
....and, for a little more of the history and provenance of The Fabulous King Tut razor, be sure and read these Questions and Answers RE: The Fabulous King Tut Razor
It totally escapes me how any single razor could possibly be more sought after or coveted than the FKTR.
-whatever
-Lou
(...with props to our very own Traveller!)
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09-15-2007, 08:07 AM #10Senior Member
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My preferences change. The best razor is the razor that gives YOU best results. Best results don't only depend on the quality of the razor (though bad razors won't give good results), but also on your technique, your skin, the honing and stropping.
At the moment I am getting best results with my Friodur, Friedr. Abr. Herder and Heljestrands. However if asked again in a couple of months' time the list might be very different.
So, take the journey, buy razors of good reputation and sell what you don't like.Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr.
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