Thread: My Edge

Originally Posted by CrescentCityRazors

So, what model of GD do you have? If it is one of the "W" series, I would simply toss it, and this is me talking here. They are an abomination. The #66 is do-able but absolutely not recommended for a beginner. Higher model numbers are slightly more refined and the P81 is your best bang for the buck, no stabilizer, not so terrible grinding. It is also mistakenly referred to as the "1996" because with no explanation the factory etches the year that the company was established, on the tang. You will also recognize it by the two dimensional cutout acrylic scales. And it is cheaper and easier to find than the 300 which also has no stabilizer, or the 800 which is fairly well ground but cheaper than the overpriced 900.

When I decided to try honing I picked up 3 GDs for $15.00 2 are P81s with the red scales and the other has the same blade but with wood scales I don't know what model it is. here is a picture.


Thanks
John