OK, so I got suckered in big time by an eBay auction. The razor showed some discoloration, a small chip in the handle, and an unusual blade shape, so I bit. I think I got it pretty cheap, less than $15 shipped. Thought it would make a nice newbie razor.

Well, the thing arrived yesterday, and it's pretty cool looking. The razor has nice heft, the scales seem decent, the blade showed the typical signs of age but would clean up nicely... Then I noticed the tang. "Pakistan."

How long has Pakistan been making razors? Did they ever make good ones over there? Has this razor been "distressed" to look like a vintage one, on the theory that buyers are catching on to cheap Pakistani steel?

I guess I'll try to hone it up and see what I think... But I'm wondering if anyone else has run across a vintage Pakistani razor. Here's a link to the auction.

Josh