Thread: Goldegde versus Wonderedge

I have a DD Goldedge -- if the thing just looks at a hone it gets sharp. It is aweseome, so easy to hone.

I also have a Wonderedge -- it is a bear to hone. I just put in down out of frustration. The metal seems so much harder than the Goldedge. I know the Wonderedges have the reputation, but I'll take the Goldedge any day.

Anyone else have similar experience, or I am just nuts.

KNT

The WonderEdge is harder steel, that was part of the mystic, they have a special frozen blade...
I didn't notice to much of a difference on the upper grits but on the lower grit it did take a little more time to establish the bevel...
Also I noticed that like most "Frozen Temper" blades the WE loves pasted strops... IMHO

No, you are absolutely correct - you need to mail that wonderedge to me and enjoy your life to the fullest, there is only so much time, why waste it in frustration.

yeah, those things are junk, I will take it off your hands.

Originally Posted by joke1176

yeah, those things are junk, I will take it off your hands.

what is this a joke of some sort? they are certainly no junk - just a source of endless frustration - nice try mr. joke - the line is closed

Originally Posted by gssixgun

The WonderEdge is harder steel, that was part of the mystic, they have a special frozen blade...
I didn't notice to much of a difference on the upper grits but on the lower grit it did take a little more time to establish the bevel...
Also I noticed that like most "Frozen Temper" blades the WE loves pasted strops... IMHO

I think that in general the harder the steel on a blade the better it does on a diamond pasted strop.

Thanks. Now that I know, there is .25 diamond paste in the WE's future....

Don't listen to those guys. Both the Wonderedge and Goldege are good shavers and worth at least $10-$15 each. I will be willing to go as much as $18 if it includes shipping!

I can certainly confirm that softer steels, ala wapi's are not fond of the diamond paste. An amazing edge superfine edge and then... bleah.

Soft steel is easy to hone though and can maintain an "good" edge quite well. It's a shame that the dd is so expensive I am starting to understand the appeal of good steel.

- Bob

There is no difference in the steel or the processing of it in any of the Ducks,they are all the same except for the handles,and cosmetics.See below,So any differences in the way they hone is in perception.This is from the former owner of the company
Best regards Gary
This is courtesy of John Crowley
I took this from the verbage of a DublDuck Wonderedge sale on eBay. I contacted the guy and asked him to ask his uncle if it is true that what seperated the Wonderedge from a Goldedge was the Wonderedge is cryo hardened carbon steel.

His uncle responded that there was absolutely no difference in the steel or hardening of any of the DublDuck razors. He says the only difference is the handles!!!!! This is from Pearlson son himself! Still want to pay $400 for a Wonderedge?

Dubl Duck Wonderedge 5/8 Straight Razor. BRAND NEW and in the original box. This razor comes from the private collection of one of the founders of the company. It is one of two of the only remaining brand new in-the-box razors in existence. Billed as the "World's Finest Razor" it is made of Solingen Steel which is the finest and best manufactured steel in the world. In 1957 my family closed Pearlduck, a business that was started in the late 1920's by Carl Bresnick and David Perlson, my grandfather. It was run by them and my two uncles for the entire time, although Carl Bresnick retired shortly after the partnership. The razor my uncle gave me to post here is in its original, unopened box. The photos are of its "sister" which he retains. As you can see, the polished brass and blade are pristine and the razor is perfect. This razor was probably manufactured some time in the early 50's I do not have a Pay pal account, so payment has to be made by check or cashiers check. Item will be shipped the moment you tell me payment is in the mail.