Thread: How are the J.A Henckels razors ?

Hello
After seeing Lynn's DVD and heard how much he love these razors, I come to wonder, how are they?
Is it worth put some $ and get them from E-Bay if I can get some nice ones for a nice price in a mint condition?

All the Henckels that have used have been phenomenal shavers and are my favorate brand. I currently own three twin razors that JohnP. generously sold me (he gave me my first one for free) and 1 8/8 Friodur that I got from izlat. They do have VERY strong steel so it takes more passes in the polishing stages of honing, but it is well worth the effort.

Originally Posted by heavydutysg135

All the Henckels that have used have been phenomenal shavers and are my favorate brand. I currently own three twin razors that JohnP. generously sold me (he gave me my first one for free) and 1 8/8 Friodur that I got from izlat. They do have VERY strong steel so it takes more passes in the polishing stages of honing, but it is well worth the effort.

Arn't they Carbon made?
Also, about honing, well does it mean more rounds on the yellow Belgian stone? or even the norton 8000?

Most are carbon steel ;however, much like with Thiers-Issard the temper of the steel is very strong due to the forging process. The Friodur razors are stainless steel.

I did not see the second part of your question. It will take more passes on the 4K to initially set the bevel (if this is necessary) and more passes on both the 8K and yellow coticule to polish the edge.

Mmmmm, an 8/8 Friodor. I want one of those pretty badly my self.

Matt

Originally Posted by Kentriv

Mmmmm, an 8/8 Friodor. I want one of those pretty badly my self.

Matt

It is definately my nicest razor at this point. The razor has a worked back and custom removable giraffe bone scales mady by Robert Williams.

Originally Posted by Kentriv

Mmmmm, an 8/8 Friodor. I want one of those pretty badly my self.

I've got a matched pair of 7/8 and 8/8 Friodurs with Oryx scales by Robert Williams. Really really sweet.

I too have an 8/8 Friodur with Samba stag scales made by Robert Williams - I got it from John Crowleys online shop.

One of my best shavers.

James.

Yeah, I want one of the spanish point Friodurs that John Crowley has. So beautiful, I wish he had them with some nice custom scales though.

Matt