Originally Posted by
criswilson10
I agree with Utopian. I've used some very sharp instruments from Pakistan that were very nice, but they were not $5 either.
I've also attempted to use some cheap instruments from Germany, England, and the US that were just crap.
You get what you pay for and I wouldn't buy any new straight that cost less than $10 - even if it said Solingen on it.
What I really wonder is if there is a legitimate blade smith in Pakistan that makes really good razors, but is puzzled by the fact that no one will buy them.