I have 2. Like you I was curious so I bought a couple from a seller in Ukraine. Hope he's alright now. Boring to look at as Tom said. Actually I think uninspired is a better word. They shave well enough. The steel is hard like American straights. One is more so than the other. I would take a chance if you see a sexy one that doesn't cost you your family jewels but don't sell the farm for one. They're only exotic because of geography. You're money is better spent on Little Valley steel.