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  1. 03-20-2015, 12:27 AM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by RezDog View Post
    I have to confess, I have bought way more of these than I need. The Henckels brand is my favorite both in carbon steel and stainless. It is a slippery slope so enjoy it, it is your first, there are many many more waiting.
    Well to be fair it's my 2nd Henckels. This is my first Friodur and also my first stainless straight. I'm exited!
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    Those Henckels are damn sexy!
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    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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    Got a pair of 72 1/2's and a 451 all three very good shavers and are my travel-camping razors. I find them easy to hone and to shave with. That 472 you have there is VERY nice, congrats on a great score!
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    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!
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    Quote Originally Posted by goldragon View Post
    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!
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    Beautiful piece.
    Nice catch
    Congrats
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    Quote Originally Posted by Denvernoob View Post
    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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    Shaved with mine today. Smooth! Glad you are happy with your purchase!
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    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!

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