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11-09-2017, 08:19 PM #1Junior Member
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Henckels Platinum, Good or Bad?
So I just bought a new razor from another forum, and Id like to know if its a decent straight and/or if I got a decent deal on it. It looks practically spotless, and the scales seem decent enough, though I am making some acrylic replacements. Ive never heard of the company's razors, although I have had great experiences with their kitchen knives. The razor is a 401 platinum, with black plastic scales. I nabbed it for 40$ shipped. Thoughts?
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11-09-2017, 08:29 PM #2Senior Member
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Valuations are not allowed on the open forum. But, I’d say you got a great deal on a spotless Henckels razor. Turns out they were also well-known for their high quality straight razors. I have a Friodur and love how smoothly it shaves.
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11-09-2017, 09:04 PM #3Senior Member
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Henckels are top drawer razors. I have several models including 2 401s. ALL are excellent shavers.
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11-09-2017, 09:07 PM #4Junior Member
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My bad, I had no idea. Still completely new to this site.
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11-09-2017, 09:13 PM #5Senior Member
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No problem raychang. That's what the forum is for. Welcome to an amazing place to learn and enjoy. SRP is a banquet of information and experience. Enjoy the journey>
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11-09-2017, 09:24 PM #6Senior Member
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The razor looks like it's in really good shape. Congrats.
Has it been honed?
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Seems like a reasonable price to me. I wouldn't rescale it if the stock scales are in good shape.
I've always heard good things about Henckels German made cutlery. I wish they still made pocket knives and straight Razors.
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11-09-2017, 10:01 PM #8Senior Member
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Very nice indeed. Good buy. Enjoy!
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11-09-2017, 11:22 PM #9Senior Member
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Very nice looking razor, congrats! I wouldn't mind getting a Henckel one day.
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11-10-2017, 12:14 AM #10Senior Member
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I like the brand and hav a few of them hanging around.
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