Thread: Damascus Co. Wargo help

I just bought the Wargo from the Damascus Co., a damascus steel razor as my very first razor. I bought it before I found this very helpful website and was wondering if anyone has used or has opinions on this razor especially as a first time razor. Ill provide a link at the bottom. I'm also looking for guidance on a suggested strop for damascus steel or if any strop will work. Thanks for any input.

I haven't used one, but given the country of origin and the extremely low price (for a handmade, honed damascus razor), I wouldn't expect to much from it. It most likely isn't shave ready as advertised, I would be surprised if it was actually 65HRC and I would bet that it may not actually be able to be honed to shave ready.

I would never purchase one, as for that money you could get a known razor of good-great quality that is actually honed to shave ready.

Suggestion for a first timer? I can cancel the order.

Welcome aboard,,,,,,,

Your first post has linked to a site that requires "log-in" to view, either by Facebook or by providing an email address. You stated that you have purchased this razor already. Please provide a photo of your own or take one from the site you just linked to; then show us the photo here, please.

If I could cancel, I would!

The classified here usually have much more suitable razors, as do some of the SRP vendors, and I can think of several ebay vendors that have much more, for much less.

I'll be polite... Its junk!
An RSO, that's all.

Plenty of bargain razors show up here in the Buy/Sell/Trade section if you have patience. For strops, I recommend you shop at Straight Razor Designs (site sponsor that provides an excellent array of strops from beginner to premium models).