Thread: would this be a good first blade

would this be a nice first or should i go for somthing newer this one is seid to have ben made in the 40's and is available seam every new one i look at isin't im tired if disposables and ready to make the leap any info is good info thank you all in advance .

I don't know anything about the manufacturer but I agree with everything the seller says about its appropriateness for a beginner. It may cost a little more than some starter blades but it is a pretty thing and, to me at least, unique. It's something I'd be happy to own.

I agree that it looks nice, but without knowing more I'd be hesitant to buy. There are plenty of well renowned blades honed by professionals in the classifieds right here that I'd choose before this. But please let us know how you find it if you pick it up!

OK if I decide to go through with it I will post back even if I go with something else I will update this post
thank you

my thought is that it does look a little "dirty" for the price. The price is ok but that back is rust and it will just keep living on. Don't get me wrong, the blade probably has a lifetime left. That is my take on it. For a trouble free blade that requires no future or immediate work look around. There are some nice blades for very little. The key is to take your time and don't rush into it.

I don't know if it's the photo but the toe looks funny. it's like someone messed with it.

Thank for all the input I have been really wanting the boker edelweiss but I can't find one in Stock
any where especially somewhere that has them legitimately shave ready that's why I'm looking
into some older blades until they become available again

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I don't know if it's the photo but the toe looks funny. it's like someone messed with it.

That's because the "honemeister" they use is an individual who started to learn a little here as a beginner and then suddenly became a Master with 10 years of honing experience.

Seems to have been 'roundpointed', and not so smoothly. To rescale in order to sell, it would seem some work on the tang might have benefited it as well. JMO