Thread: My First Friodur!

Originally Posted by goldragon

I have a 472 and a 72 and both are excellent shavers. One of them (I forget which) has the same detail on the spine as yours. Friodurs also have probably my favorite scales for the more modern production razors, that golden French ivory. I am sure you will find yours to be a great shaver once it is properly honed!

It certainly is. The seller advertised as shave ready and delivered as advertised (something I hear is quite uncommon). I was prepared to do some touch-up work none the less, but it wasn't necessary at all. Stropped and shaved very well!

Beautiful piece.
Nice catch
Congrats

Congrats! That is a very nice score.

I am quickly becoming a JA Henckels Friodur fan. I have looked at several on the bay, but all I am seeing are located in Japan.

Originally Posted by Denvernoob

The one thing I had no idea about on this 472 was the spine work. It is a very nice touch of detail on this blade....it is certainly going to be one of my favorites I can tell (ok ok...they are all my favorites....)
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There are exclusive for Japan.

Shaved with mine today. Smooth! Glad you are happy with your purchase!

I have a few - both stainless and not - the stainless is among the best steel I've encountered and hones very similar to regular carbon steel. The Friodur Inox is probably my favorite razor of all - you will cherish it!

-john