Thread: VG10 steel, good choice?

I kept reading about the double copperheads.....WTF are double copperheads? Then I saw them and the tears started falling.

Originally Posted by WW243

I kept reading about the double copperheads.....WTF are double copperheads? Then I saw them and the tears started falling.

I thought this was a custom job but now I see it's a alisomething or other. Neat looking but I don't know if it is any good as a razor.

May I know why some think it looks like a pocketknife? Because of the copper heads on the top / bottom of the scales? Kindly advise, thanks.

Originally Posted by Kalecommando

May I know why some think it looks like a pocketknife? Because of the copper heads on the top / bottom of the scales? Kindly advise, thanks.

Yes, people don't associate brass ends (or thick liners) like those with razors normally.

Now that the origin of the razor is known to be Asia, there are many who will blindly malign it. I recommend ignoring them if you in fact got a good blade.

I have a strong gut feeling that those scales really unbalance that razor. Good luck with it though and I truly hope it works out for you. Keep us posted on how it's performing after a few shaves.

Originally Posted by Tierdaen

Now that the origin of the razor is known to be Asia, there are many who will blindly malign it. I recommend ignoring them if you in fact got a good blade.

I would never recommend anyone ignore the advice of others, especially if it's because you don't like the answer. Advice given by members is usually based on years of experience, both good and bad, and is meant to help others. Country of origin is not the determining factor here; multiple accounts of wetshavers being ripped off is, and we don't like to see members get ripped off at SRP.

Now some of us could very well be wrong about this razor, but there are just too many things that are suspect about it. Feel free to shoot me a pm if you wish to discuss it further. At the end of the day it's not my money being spent, so as with anything a little caution is always a good thing.

High quality straight razor, featuring a superior VG10 steel blade and comfortable ebony scales which are reinforced with metal on the inside. The tang has jimping for that extra grip. Two copperheads will ensure balance and additional sturdiness. This "Titan" straight razor is somewhat unique, as it uses superior VG10 steel. A rarity for straight razors, as this high grade steel is very difficult to find outside of Japan/Taiwan. Only a very few premium straight razors are made with this particular steel.

This razor, meticulously based on vintage design, comes pre-honed and will pass the hanging hair test.


Many of the lower end straight razors sold online and in particular on eBay are made of inferior metal. Those razors will not be able to be honed properly as the metal and design is simply inferior.

Don't waste your money and time.

Only the well respected traditional brands such as Boker, Dovo etc. or any of the real vintage straight razors will have the correct design and steel. However, you either have to buy a (very old) second hand vintage razor (which often have cosmetic flaws due to their age/neglect) or you have to buy a new one from one of the respected premium brands. This will cost you a quite considerable amount money.




Enter the razor sold here. First get something straight (no pun intended)... this quality razor is NOT made in e.g. Germany. (Solingen) Nor it is pretending to be. Its made by hand, based on a vintage design by highly skilled craftsmen in Taiwan. Due to the proximity to Japan, VG10 steel can easily be obtained and thus by combining the vintage design of the classic straight razor with this superior steel you too can have a truly high quality, yet affordable razor that will last a life time.



So what makes VG10 steel so good?




* Minimal sharpening maintenance is required as it holds its edge so long you have to sharpen them less frequently.
* VG10, the G stands for "gold" a good start already, can be heat treated to make it very hard (62+ on the Rockwell scale) and it's very strong and stain resistant. What that means is it's just about perfect for making straight razors which stay sharp for a very long time.


Fallkniven (a very famous knife brand) uses it in just about all their knives as their preferred steel. A lot of the Japanese knives use VG10 for their cutting edge too.

This particular straight razor has only be recently developed to cater for those men that are looking for an truly excellent, more affordable alternative to start with the manly art of straight razor shaving.

Remember:

VG10 steel. Superior hardness and edge retention. You will not find a better priced straight razor with this material.
Comes pre-honed, will pass the hanging hair test!
Solid, high quality materials!

... and FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE is included!


Reading the Sales Pitch on E-bay above it looks like the seller has hit every search trigger word possible to sell the razor... hehehe They missed Dubl Duck and Filarmonica


Here is the front of the razor with the brand name, Note the uneven grind looks much the same as the Kriegar, Frost, Marble, Master, Etc: Etc: Etc:






Sorry but I ain't taking that bait...

Originally Posted by Catrentshaving

I have a strong gut feeling that those scales really unbalance that razor. Good luck with it though and I truly hope it works out for you. Keep us posted on how it's performing after a few shaves.

This is a huge red flag. If it looks like a knife & balances like a knife it won't quack like a Dubl Duck.
I'm ok with VG10 just like anyone who's owned a Spyderco in that steel, just not sure about this razor.

The seller on Ebay claims they are from Taiwan but the seller is located in central Hong Kong, and they cost £51 now call me a sceptic but I cannot believe these razors are anything other than dressed up Chinese Gold Dollars. Shave Ready Straight Razor - 7/8 Hollow Ground VG10 Steel - Vintage Design | eBay

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

The seller on Ebay claims they are from Taiwan but the seller is located in central Hong Kong, and they cost £51 now call me a sceptic but I cannot believe these razors are anything other than dressed up Chinese Gold Dollars. Shave Ready Straight Razor - 7/8 Hollow Ground VG10 Steel - Vintage Design | eBay

They are made in Taiwan for a Chinese contractor mainly for the Chinese market. Even the basic models are much more expensive than Gold Dollars in the same market.

They don't seem to have a Taiwan market presence, but if I stumble across one I'll give it a good look. The accumulated knowledge and experience on this forum about these razors seems limited to the OP for now.