Thread: never honed Henkels 72 1/2 ... i think

Ok. I have been convinced. I will hone it up and get it into my rotation!

Does anybody know what #60 stands for in Henkels? I am a big fan of Henkels but can't find any info about their codes

Originally Posted by RezDog

I think you should hone it up and take it for a spin. As far as I'm concerned Henkels are under valued. They shave very well but don't seem to fetch that much in the market.

I don't feel they are undervalued. Henckels was among the most prolific razor makers and it shows: there are a lot of them around, still in good shape; that goes for the Friodurs as well, right now there's a boom of Friodurs from Japanese sellers on various auction websites. Most Henckels razors will be decent shavers. They are very utilitarian, and bearing in mind the vast number that is still out there, I feel the prices are acceptable.

As I see it, in general non-Friodur Henckels razors fetch about as much as they should, and I feel they are a welcome change from extremely common razors fetching top dollar, such as Friodurs, Filarmónicas, Wade and Butchers, C.V. Heljestrands, Dubl Ducks and what have you.

Originally Posted by ibixon

Does anybody know what #60 stands for in Henkels? I am a big fan of Henkels but can't find any info about their codes

Razor blank series number, model number...take you pick. And even though you might find the odd old Henkels, they are generally called Henckels.

Very nice, excellent condition. As mentioned, I would touch up the blade & use it, as it does no good in a drawer.

Yes, very nice, they were honed from the factory with the spine off the hones and probably just stropped by the owner. It is surprising how many you find that way. Or it could have been a gift and put away never used.

Look at the edge with some magnification, may just need a stropping or a few laps on a good finisher.

Nice find.

To me it seems to have been very gently used, I think I see some water spots. But very lightly, I would probably give it a good stropping on linen and leather and have at it.

Does anybody know how to read the numbers on JAH: 72 1/2, 70, 60, etc. What do the numbers stand for? I really like Henkels but I can't find any info on their numbers/codes
Thanks