Thread: American Steel!!!!

I knew this thread was hidden someplace, I was thinking about it when I was shaving with one of the Cattaraugus, Green Lizards this morning
Unbelievably close, smooth shave, with an edge that is scary sharp, I mean stupid sharp...We're talking Shapton 30k sharp, and smooth as silk on the face, with a feather light touch... Man I love some of these American razors....

I am still rubbing my cheeks

H.M. Christensen and Challenge Cutlery are awesome straight razors.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I was shaving with one of the Cattaraugus, Green Lizards this morning

Glen, I was recently given a Green Lizard razor as a gift and I have to agree. It is a very fine shaver. I've used it about five times now and I'm totally impressed with its quality in every way.

I've only been straight razor shaving since May.

Used my Wosty Pipe from Sheffield and a few Germans loaned to me by CoachMike.

Then, I won a Case Temperite spike point 5/8 and touched it up on a Coti.

Can't believe what a great shave and how sure footed it feels while shaving.

This is going to be my one and only razor till I can afford and procure a Zowada.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I knew this thread was hidden someplace, I was thinking about it when I was shaving with one of the Cattaraugus, Green Lizards this morning
Unbelievably close, smooth shave, with an edge that is scary sharp, I mean stupid sharp...We're talking Shapton 30k sharp, and smooth as silk on the face, with a feather light touch... Man I love some of these American razors....

I am still rubbing my cheeks

A friend of the wife's saw a razor hone & grabbed it for me. 'Was a Green lizard, green in color, with an impression of a lizard. The box mentioned Cattaraugus Cutlery, but I couldn't find much on the company.

Originally Posted by pinklather

A friend of the wife's saw a razor hone & grabbed it for me. 'Was a Green lizard, green in color, with an impression of a lizard. The box mentioned Cattaraugus Cutlery, but I couldn't find much on the company.

Early 1900's Little Valley NY one of the Case family of cutlers

Now inspired to dig out my rusty little lizard and polish her up and take her for a spin.

I have always liked the American made razors and have been saying so since the SRP yahoo days. Some of the very best shavers out there. Waterville, Clauss, Cattaraugus, Genco, Torrey, King, Maher, Geneva and a ton more. The hard part is finding them in decent shape.

Can't wait till someone starts manufacturing them here again........

Have fun,

Lynn

Originally Posted by Lynn

I have always liked the American made razors and have been saying so since the SRP yahoo days. Some of the very best shavers out there. Waterville, Clauss, Cattaraugus, Genco, Torrey, King, Maher, Geneva and a ton more. The hard part is finding them in decent shape.

Can't wait till someone starts manufacturing them here again........

Have fun,

Lynn

If someone starts "manufacturing" them here again they'll probably be imported from... China.

I'm not asking about grind, but about some girth in the shank, a more beefy blade overall? I'm already a convert to US steel. That most are plain jane, daily drivers doesn't bother me at all, though finding one nicely embellished is a constant hope.