Ahh,that explains everything.
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The Dovo Bismarck can scratch a soft strop like the Kanayama because of the worked spine being quite sharp. About the only negative I can think of.
Personally, I avoid anything with gold wash these days. The gold will come off if you look at it too long. For a Sunday Shaver it's fine but not an everyday working piece. I haven't used either so I can comment about them but from what I have heard on the forum they are both quality pieces. Lately folks have been praising the new Bokers.
Just to muddy the water a little more. How about a TI in c135 steel. THIERS ISSARD special edition for RASOIR SABRE FRANCE 6/8