Thread: TI can't make razors fast enough.

I mailed a new TI 5/8 Super Gnome directly back to TI in France earlier this year. The blade was warped. Not as bad as some of the razors I have, but quite significant. I didn't spring for delivery confirmation or insurance and figured I'd just send it off across the pond in a corked bottle and see if it ever turned up over there. That was months ago. I received a reply yesterday from TI saying they DID have my razor and will be sending me a new replacement in a few months. They're sending me back a razor with the "new C135 Carbonsong steel".

The reason for my post:.....in the same email I was told TI is backed up with orders for razors until the end of JUNE 2009!!!

Boker is making a few new razors. How long before we see one of the old companies get back into the game? Probably highly unlikely, but it would be cool to see an American company have a rebirth.

Chris L

Hmm, there have been mutterings about how the demand for st8s could well be rising- if prices are a guide, anyway. Here we certainly have proof that demand (at least for one company) is outstripping supply!

I'd love to see one of the old Sheffield factories start up again, But I suspect the skills, knowledge and craftsmanship are already a thing of the past.

Originally Posted by English

I'd love to see one of the old Sheffield factories start up again, But I suspect the skills, knowledge and craftsmanship are already a thing of the past.

I'd like to see that, too. There are still a few companies around that also existed "back then" but I fear the knowledge and the workers that are able to make razors have long gone. Even in Solingen there's only a handful of old men left...

Originally Posted by moviemaniac

I'd like to see that, too. There are still a few companies around that also existed "back then" but I fear the knowledge and the workers that are able to make razors have long gone. Even in Solingen there's only a handful of old men left...

I've read this too. Hmmm, what's the entry level pay like?

Jordan

I am definitely a fan of some "New Old Companies" coming back online. There is certainly a market for it, with the lack of supply in the market.

Had any of those companies been reading SRP it would have already happened ...
hello there Puma are you listening

when im at blade i ll see if i can talk spyderco into making a US made straight

what kind of price point would we be shooting for
butch

I recently ordered a custom/handmade and was given a 5 months leadtime. I'm OK with that, it will be well worth the wait, but it confirms the general demand.

I wouldn't mind seeing one of the old Swedish factories/brands getting back on the market...

I have just bought 2 of these from De koorwinkel razor & shave shop in Antwerp & they both have issues See my post about Hard thiers .I am at present negotiating with them about the substandard razors they supplied me .They want me to deal with Thiers directly but I am now thinking I want a full refund& that as The Thiers agents whom have my money that they should give me a refund & take the matter up with Thiers themselves.
these are the first razors Ive got that are Thiers with quality issues.I'll keep you posted Paul

Originally Posted by Sharp&Shiny

I have just bought 2 of these from De koorwinkel razor & shave shop in Antwerp & they both have issues See my post about Hard thiers .I am at present negotiating with them about the substandard razors they supplied me .They want me to deal with Thiers directly but I am now thinking I want a full refund& that as The Thiers agents whom have my money that they should give me a refund & take the matter up with Thiers themselves.
these are the first razors Ive got that are Thiers with quality issues.I'll keep you posted Paul

The reason I sent the Super Gnome directly to Thiers rather than back to Classic where I bought it is because classic told me I should. I didn't have a huge problem with that. TI told me that within the next few months when they're able to handle my return, they're going to send my return back to Classic and then TI will give me instruction on when and how to contact Classic to have Classic mail my replacement back to me.

Chris L