Thread: Henckels Heros

Originally Posted by TomP30

I like Henckels Heroes however, sounds very European!!!
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Here is my 472, non-stainless - just how I like it.

I have not seen a Henckels in black scales..........simply BEAUTIFUL!

Originally Posted by Michael70

I have not seen a Henckels in black scales..........simply BEAUTIFUL!

It's not of Friodur pedigree but it's my favourite shaver thus far. I have to say the etching to the blade on your second Henckels, very very smart indeed!

I have three Friodurs and two carbon steel razors. Friodurs are rarely mentioned in the same conversations with good Japanese but I find them to be some of the very best razors out there. When a new guy asks about getting a good vintage razor I recommend a Friodur. All of the ones I've ever handled were ground perfectly, making perfect contact with the hone. They all take great edges and hold them very long. And they shave as good as anything else you will ever use. But there are a lot of them out there and they are priced right. There isn't much bad you can say about them.

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

I have three Friodurs and two carbon steel razors. Friodurs are rarely mentioned in the same conversations with good Japanese but I find them to be some of the very best razors out there. When a new guy asks about getting a good vintage razor I recommend a Friodur. All of the ones I've ever handled were ground perfectly, making perfect contact with the hone. They all take great edges and hold them very long. And they shave as good as anything else you will ever use. But there are a lot of them out there and they are priced right. There isn't much bad you can say about them.

That a 472 my friend?

Originally Posted by Michael70

That a 472 my friend?

The one pictured is a 72. I have two 72s and a 472. I also have a carbon that was originally relabeled through Palace Hardware in SF as a "Palace Special" and an older #50 7/8 marketed through Graef and Schmidt. All of them are very good razors and easy to hone. Henckles are well respected but seem less coveted considering their quality. It probably speaks to the availability of them.

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

The one pictured is a 72. I have two 72s and a 472. I also have a carbon that was originally relabeled through Palace Hardware in SF as a "Palace Special" and an older #50 7/8 marketed through Graef and Schmidt. All of them are very good razors and easy to hone. Henckles are well respected but seem less coveted considering their quality. It probably speaks to the availability of them.

Okay. Still trying to learn the Henckel's # designation. I know 1/2 means round toe and that is about it. Most square points I have seen were labeled 472.

I wish they had a resource for deciphering the number system.

Originally Posted by Michael70

Okay. Still trying to learn the Henckel's # designation. I know 1/2 means round toe and that is about it. Most square points I have seen were labeled 472.

I wish they had a resource for deciphering the number system.

The 72 and 472 are both square tips. Maybe someone else who has more information will know the ins and outs of the different numbers. The 472 has a slightly different shape and a decorative spine. Of the three I have, the 72 pictured is my favorite.