Thread: straight razor manufacturers

Actually I have been kicking the idea of creating a bit of local competition to DOVO and TI around in my mind for a while. However, with my current knowledge of metalworking, I'd rather shave with that Pakistani thing than with what I'd produce.. For that matter I'd also rather choose one of those McDonalds plastic knives lol.
Bill, do you have any resources on the blade grinding process that I would be able to read up on? This idea is still under consideration but I'd appreciate anything that would give me a picture of what I'd be getting involved with.

Bill always has a wit like a razor's edge. It's sharp and keen and he never knows whether it'll be smooth as silk or leave a harsh razor burn until he whips it out and tries it, LOL.

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

Actually I have been kicking the idea of creating a bit of local competition to DOVO and TI around in my mind for a while. However, with my current knowledge of metalworking, I'd rather shave with that Pakistani thing than with what I'd produce.. For that matter I'd also rather choose one of those McDonalds plastic knives lol.
Bill, do you have any resources on the blade grinding process that I would be able to read up on? This idea is still under consideration but I'd appreciate anything that would give me a picture of what I'd be getting involved with.

And the consultation fees are how much? Percentage of the business profits? I will tell you this. You need a machine like this. If you are serious, make a trip to Solingen to see what they have. I'm actually trying to get one of these built, myself... FOR MY VERY EXPENSIVE CUSTOM RAZORS

Hey Bill -- He didn't say they were ugly just expensive.
Would you have preferred he said cheap!!

In a way I'm surprised that demand is high enough to
keep TI and Dovo in business. I have to wonder though,
with proper steel could those makers in Pakistan turn out
high quailty razors? or would their equipment simply grind
at too high of a speed and burn out the temper of the
steel?


Terry

Originally Posted by wvbias

In a way I'm surprised that demand is high enough to
keep TI and Dovo in business. I have to wonder though,
with proper steel could those makers in Pakistan turn out
high quailty razors? or would their equipment simply grind
at too high of a speed and burn out the temper of the
steel?


Terry

I'd bet they would just ruin the good steel.

Expencive is very loosely used term. What is high for one, might be pocket change for another. Anyways, straight razor is not something you buy every month, or year. You get one for life. And it better be good.

Nenad

Originally Posted by RichZ

Hey Bill -- He didn't say they were ugly just expensive.
Would you have preferred he said cheap!!

Now, that's funny... you made me blow milk out my nose...

Originally Posted by urleebird

Now, that's funny... you made me blow milk out my nose...

Sorry!!

Originally Posted by superfly

Anyways, straight razor is not something you buy every month, or year. You get one for life.

Now I think THAT'S funny. One razor ... riiiight.

I believe that Henkells still makes razors and I also believe there ARE some decent japanese razor makers out there. I'ma Google to see.

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