Thread: Koraat razors

Some how, I had not only missed this thread, but I have never even heard of these razors. Even with just these few pictures you can see some evolution to his skills. Is he an SRP member? I see a few comments of how easy the edges are to hone, how long do you feel the edges last in comparison to vintage Solingen steels? Very curious now.

Originally Posted by Magpie

Some how, I had not only missed this thread, but I have never even heard of these razors. Even with just these few pictures you can see some evolution to his skills. Is he an SRP member? I see a few comments of how easy the edges are to hone, how long do you feel the edges last in comparison to vintage Solingen steels? Very curious now.

Hi there, I don't know whether Ulrik (AKA Koraat) is a member here. With regard to how his razors perform: they are absolutely top notch and don't have to fear any comparison to vintage Solingen blades . In fact, Ulrik uses 1.2210 silver steel for his 8/8 blanks and 1.3505 ball bearing steel for his 6/8 blanks, which have been made against his specifications by one of the remaining drop-forging companies in Solingen. He grinds and heat-treats the blades himself (he comes from a goldsmith background).

And he's a true gentleman to deal with (and, in case you worry, not related or in any other way affiliated to me ).

Cheers
Jörg

He is a member. Second the quality of his blades and gentlemanly service. If you look up a thread titled "some of my latest razors". You will see some of his lovely work.

Hi guys
Here is my Koraat
It's a prototype 6/8 Wedge with Blue G10 scales.
It's rapidly become my favourite razor, pushing all my other blades into early retirement.
It's a razor worthy of being passed on when I turn my toe's
up.
Thanks for making this Ulrik

Cheers Paul

Curious if you guys are honing yours with or without tape? How much bigger the bevel would get on these near wedge beauts? So far used tape for my own hone which was purely to put a coti edge on not because it was lacking in any way.

Originally Posted by Sharp&Shiny

Hi guys
Here is my Koraat
It's a prototype 6/8 Wedge with Blue G10 scales.
It's rapidly become my favourite razor, pushing all my other blades into early retirement.
It's a razor worthy of being passed on when I turn my toe's
up.
Thanks for making this Ulrik

Cheers Paul

Is that the square point with the point rounded? Thank you.

Hi folks,

Here are some pictures of my latest Koraat, this time one of his new 7/8 blades in selfmade blond horn scales with black horn wedge:











Again, doing business with him was such a pleasure .

Surely not my last Koraat razor ...

Cheers
Jörg

P.S. I just realize that I should have cleaned the scales more thoroughly after the final buffing...

P.S. I just realize that I should have cleaned the scales more thoroughly after the final buffing...

Yes, how dare you leave them in such a messy state!!

Kidding. The scales look fantastic, and they look super on this blade. Enjoy!

Originally Posted by jollo74

In fact, Ulrik uses 1.2210 silver steel for his 8/8 blanks and 1.3505 ball bearing steel for his 6/8 blanks, which have been made against his specifications by one of the remaining drop-forging companies in Solingen. He grinds and heat-treats the blades himself (he comes from a goldsmith background).

And he's a true gentleman to deal with (and, in case you worry, not related or in any other way affiliated to me ).

Cheers
Jörg

I'm kind of interested in the ball bearing steel for an 8/8 Is that an option?

Originally Posted by Magpie

I'm kind of interested in the ball bearing steel for an 8/8 Is that an option?

I'd propose you contact him directly, but I would guess it would only be possible as a full custom (as his 8/8 blanks are made out of silver steel).