Thread: Double Duck Satinedge

I just bought a Double Duck Satinedge at an antique store for $10, and I will use it to practice my honing while my new blade gets honed by a honemeister. What did I get?

Is this a good blade? It has tarnish on the blade and a one little spot of rust on the tang, and it has a very small nick right at the toe. I tried to send a picture, but my phone is not connecting. I will try to get a picture with my camera once I get home tonight.

Is this a good blade historically? Thank, guys.

Double Duck Satinedge it's very good razor.

DublDucks are much sought after, and generally considered excellent razors. Here's some more info on yours: Dubl Duck "Satinedge" - Straight Razor Place Wiki.

It's usually helpful to also consult google about razors in this forum (simply because their search engine is easier to use than the forum's): Google Search.

DD are considered by some to be the very best razors ever made. The are very easy to hone as a general rule because their standards have been so strict. You should be able to put a great bevel on it providing the metal is solid and it does not need extensive work. Having said that if I had to pick a practice razor it would be one that can be more easily replaced than a DD. I have a Satinedge and consider it to be the standard of razors of that type. There are DD models that are more expensive than yours, but for the price difference yours IMHO is the best bang for the buck when considering their market value. You got an incredible deal providing the metal is healthy.
I got one this year at a local antique store fo 50 dollars but it was close to flawless and never honed as far as I could tell. No pits, no tarnish and it took the most incredible edge in just a few minutes.
Mike

Are you suuuuurrre you want to use that razor as a practice razor? The DD reputation, as mentioned above, is stellar.

Why don't you think about putting it away for awhile and get another cheapo to practice on? Then later on with improved skills you could successfully tackle that one, without practicing. I would hate to see you gink up such a nice razor.

Perhaps send the Duck out to be honed. That's what I did with mine. As a newb, I was scared I would screw up such a well regarded razor. That and the fact that I don't have hones.

But I did think about keeping it back until I got some hones, then rethought my thinking.

Good luck,

Kevin

+1 DD are highly prized by some and can be restored into beautiful razors. If the one you found is restoreable 10 bucks is a great deal.

If it's in decent condition i wouldn't practise honing on it. Try with something else first. They usually go for far more, especially on the bay. They're good, but i think the inflated prices may be something to do with Lynn mentioning a Dubl Duck being his favourite razor once.
I did hear a rumour that he is now banned from voicing a public opinion on any razor for the wellbeing of the community here!

Great antique shop find as mentioned above! I would hold off on practicing honing on that one, as mentioned above. If you can find another to practice on you will be happy you did later when you know more about straights. Can you post any pictures or it?

Well, considering all the post I have received, I believe I will just put this razor away. I see no rust on the blade, but it has the smallest of chips right at the toe. The scales are the clear orange plastic, so this razor migh have been re-scaled.

You are all right, I might just get this to Chris after he is done with my Dova and have him get the tranish off and put a great edge on it.

How difficult is it to replace scales? I think this could be a great blade to use every other day.

Uh, oh. Is there where the collecting bug hits?

If you know what you're doing, scales are easy. Look forward to the photo's when it's done. It should be a very smooth shaver indeed!