Thread: Who's in business?

I have one of these. I couldn't tell you who actually makes it. But it is a decent shaver.

If there is enough demand, someone will try to meet it but I think its more likely to come from Asia than Europe.

I think that the problem is that making open razor blades is not the type of work that young people want to undertake anymore. Working in a foundry does not attract young men as it did in the 1900's. I believe that both Dovo and Thiers Issard find it difficult to get men to undertake their work and have concerns about going forward and finding new staff. I would speculate that that is the route cause of the quality control issues we have been seeing.

I'd be delighted to see any of the old Sheffield factories start up again, but I fear it is a pipe dream.

Where are Wapis and Double arrows made? Are these entry level Dovos's and TI's or Asian?

Wapis are Polish, NOS from the soviet era made of swedish steel. Double Arrows are chinese, but seem to be good shavers and made of good steel. The entry level Dovos and TI are german and french made of german steel and sheffield steel. Right?... There are many junky razors that come from Pakistan and other places.

I just hope we don't see these on Ebay with a BIN of $200!

Chris L

Originally Posted by fpessanha

Wapis are Polish, NOS from the soviet era made of swedish steel. Double Arrows are chinese, but seem to be good shavers and made of good steel. The entry level Dovos and TI are german and french made of german steel and sheffield steel. Right?... There are many junky razors that come from Pakistan and other places.

Thanks. I realize where TI and Dovo's are from but never really new about Wapi's and doubles. If Wapi's are NOS, then I assume supply is limited.? What about the 2arrows?

I own neither of these, only vintage blades. I suppose I might invest in a couple just to add to the collection.

Dovo now only have one guy capable of doing the primary grinding on their razors, whilst TI are lucky in that they have younger men willing and able to train up. Dovo would welcome trainee grinders with open arms but, as has been said, who wants to do it these days? A six-year apprenticeship? To make RAZORS? Are you NUTS?! etc etc etc...............

I too would love to see a UK maker rise from the ashes but don't at the momemt have £10K for a grinding machine or anyonne who could use it properly. Still, you never know.............!

I noticed that the Henckels razors from the Nashville Knife Shop are all listed as being "out of stock" and "back ordered". I couldn't find them at all on Amazon, so it looks like they are not actually available yet.