Thread: Bluesman Blades

Hello all.... Since its been a little slow the last few weeks here on the forum let me see if i cant strike up a little conversation... I just received my new Koraat razor the other day and i can not be happier about the choice.. The Koraat 14.2 has everything i was looking for and exceded my expectations.. When choosing after a lot of time and thought i narrowed it to 2 brands.. Koraat & Bluesman Blades.. I went with the Koraat more so on a lot more reviews i found as opposed to a Bluesman.
I have already begun to research my next custom with the Bluesman being my choice as of now.. My question is im hoping i can find a few of you who have a Bluesman and wouldnt mind posting picks and giving your opinion and review of the razor.. And even better yet would be if anybody has a Koraat & Bluesman to give a comparison of both.. Thanks gents, Scott W

I don't have one, but the beautiful patterns in his steel and the bounty of pics of his superb grinding are evidence enough.
Were I to buy one, I would request a French-point. I know....

I would go with a French Point myself.. My top choice of points.. Round is just that, too round. Square or Spike i seem to catch that damn point right under my nose too often... French is perfect right between.

Victor does make beautifully ground, and very very thin razors.

They do indeed look gorgeous.. I have seen a number of pictures of his work but only the one youtube video Victor has linked on his sight. The gentleman that did the review was pleased to say the least... Would love to see one in person that is for sure..

I have never shaved with one but I do think that pictures do not do them justice and they are way nicer in hand.

Shaun.. I bet FactCheck would give that statement a thumbs up... I hope to find out in the not too distant future...

From my firsthand observation of Victor forging and grinding razors at the annual Charlie Lewis razor meet in Texas I can say with certainty that his is an excellent razor. Personally I would be far more inclined to purchase one of Victors over the Koorat or most other makers. I saw him start out years ago and he has now reached a level of competence that few others will match.
He really knows his stuff.

Ive never shabe with Victors razors or own one, but ive held them in my hand and ive been completely blown away buy his grind. A few folks do this grind, but Victors in my hand was just amazing. I hope to own one some day.

Ok, one thing that just came to mind on Victors razors. He uses special bolts instead of pins. I asked him one time about it and its what he likes to use. They look good! He also said that if i ordered one he would be more than happy to use pins if i requested it. Its just one of his things he always does. Part of his style i guess you could say.

They look beautiful.