I have a Henckels Friodur 72 1/2 that I have been struggling with for a while. I tried my best to hone it but couldn't get it to take a decent edge. I sent it to Lynn and got it back with a very good edge that deteriorated after the first shave. I touched it up a little and got it back to very good, but it starts pulling hair the next shave and can't even complete one shave with comfort and close cuts. I'm about ready to sell it, throw it away or use it as a box cutter. The edge never gets what I would call "excellent," even when it came back from SRD.

To rule out variables, I have quite a few razors that I have honed and maintain/strop that shave very well. Having so many good ones makes me think it's the razor. I've heard great things about these razors, so far it's been a sore disappointment. I've thought about adding tape to the spine to strengthen the edge, but haven't tried that yet. I can't understand why the edge won't get any better at the factory angle.