which has better "name"?

**ElChatico** · 10-08-2009, 04:09 AM

I currently have a Clauss barber's special "Bell & Bell" 5/8, a croghan cutly co 5/8, R.H. Whitney and a keen kutter. I realize that it depends on the person and there preferences to how each one shaves, but is there a hierachy of these blades from "better" to "less good"? I am currently thinking of restoring one/two of them and wanted to know which would be the most likely good candidates to start with?

Thanks for the awesome fountain of knowledge!

**Doc** · 10-08-2009, 04:16 AM

depends on what kinda shape they are in got any pictures?

**JimmyHAD** · 10-08-2009, 05:37 AM

+1 to what Doc said. The one or two in the best condition with the fullest blade, least hone wear, least rust or pitting would be my choice.

**ElChatico** · 10-08-2009, 01:59 PM

look like I will have to get my digital camera working and take some pix! I will try to do it tonight. Thanks in advance all

**loueedacat** · 10-08-2009, 02:13 PM

what they said, but just on name I would say keen kutter and claus first. I should point out I don't have any of those four.

I also haven't met a solingen blade I didn't love.

**DPflaumer** · 10-08-2009, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by loueedacat

what they said, but just on name I would say keen kutter and claus first. I should point out I don't have any of those four.

I also haven't met a solingen blade I didn't love.

Keen Kutter is the only one I am familiar with, but I don't have one either. By all accounts though, they are thought to be good quality razors.

**ElChatico** · 10-09-2009, 05:33 AM

trying to get my camera to work. When I get it goin I will post some pix for those of you who asked.

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