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    Here's one that might fit the bill....


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    Then there's this:


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    Thanks a lot for the tips, guys. I had forgotten about Revisor...they have some real beauties, I'll have to look some more at them.

    I appreciate the link to the Wacker site, Kees, thanks for that--and thanks also for your offer of help, but German is actually not a big problem. I sent Herr Wacker an email about shipping to Japan, let's see how that goes.
    And Seth, you've got good eyes--that one, the Red Head, and the Wacker 8/8tel were on my short list...

    As for TI...So, let me get this straight: the Le Grelot is a 1/4 hollow, French point, 5/8-6/8 possibly Swedish steel blade?

    That sounds a WHOLE LOT like my Wapi...or am I totally off base here?

    Jimmy, the first place I look every day is the classifieds. I just haven't seen anything lately (in my price range...) that hits on all cylinders.

    Right now it looks like Wacker and Revisor are big contendors, though...

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    Quote Originally Posted by JimR View Post
    I was looking at this TI on Rasage Poulin...it is sadly out of stock, though.

    My budget is...decent but limited. I could do a custom, I suppose, but I like the historical elements of the vintage ones. Hmmm...

    That is a nice looking Wacker. Are there any other Wacker vendors?

    Hi Jim.

    I'm expecting to be restocked sometime this month. I wish I had better detail than that, but that's the best I can offer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JimR View Post
    Thanks a lot for the tips, guys. I had forgotten about Revisor...they have some real beauties, I'll have to look some more at them.
    If you are interested in some of the old stock Revisors, there is a nice French point 5/8 there. Their "Raritatin der Woche" has a variety of other manufacturers NOS and changes a little every week.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JimR View Post
    As for TI...So, let me get this straight: the Le Grelot is a 1/4 hollow, French point, 5/8-6/8 possibly Swedish steel blade?

    That sounds a WHOLE LOT like my Wapi...or am I totally off base here?

    ..

    Le Grelot is about 7/8 (says 6/8 but isn't). very heavy 1/4 grind. definitely swedish steel. great quality. no resemblance to a wapi.

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    I'd like to help you but you didn't say if your wife gave you permission to spend a limited amount of money or not. Depending on that we can make better recommendations to you.
    No matter how many men you kill you can't kill your successor-Emperor Nero

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    Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
    I'd like to help you but you didn't say if your wife gave you permission to spend a limited amount of money or not. Depending on that we can make better recommendations to you.
    Sorry about that. The fact is, the budget isn't firm. It's more of a "How will she react tot he price, and how much am I willing to endure for the razor?"

    Let's just say around US$300 will earn me a steely gaze that cuts like a laserbeam, and is terrifying in its power...About US$250 will bring a furrowed brow...and roughly US$200 will see slightly pursed lips but a curt nod.

    If the razor is good enough, it's worth the pain. Above $300, though, and I don't want to imagine the repercussions. So customs are probably out of the picture at the moment...

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    I'd look at a Livi regrind or new grind or whatever they are called. I think they are in your budget and they are great razors.
    No matter how many men you kill you can't kill your successor-Emperor Nero

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pyment View Post
    Here are a few:



    I vote for this

    where did this pick come from?????

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