Thread: What's the deal with Krieger razors?

I can't figure this out. These company's obviously have the means of creating the so called "razor shaped object". What is standing between them and a servicable razor is investing a couple more dollars in better steel - so why not? It would still keep the price point very low.

Originally Posted by Alembic

I can't figure this out. These company's obviously have the means of creating the so called "razor shaped object". What is standing between them and a servicable razor is investing a couple more dollars in better steel - so why not? It would still keep the price point very low.

No, the grinding, scales, rivets... the whole lot is fell, wretched rejectamenta. If you want a good laugh, invest the $9 to see what they call a "razor." Blade is way too narrow at the spine. badly ground, UGLY, and the scales... the scales are so think and heavy you'd think they belong on an implement for flipping steaks on your grill.

WOW-I knew they were bad but this is laughable,I saw all the junk there-the Zpak,and all the other pakistani crap,I just didn't know how bad these were,and they can be made to look nice in a picture,but I wasn't biting......
Thanks guys,for all that didnt know enough to stay away from this junk-I hope this was
enough to convince a friend of mine that thought they looked good.
Thanks
Griz

Originally Posted by BKratchmer

No, the grinding, scales, rivets... the whole lot is fell, wretched rejectamenta. If you want a good laugh, invest the $9 to see what they call a "razor." Blade is way too narrow at the spine. badly ground, UGLY, and the scales... the scales are so think and heavy you'd think they belong on an implement for flipping steaks on your grill.

Hmm, Using one for flipping steaks on a grill? Now you've given me an idea.

Originally Posted by BKratchmer

No, the grinding, scales, rivets... the whole lot is fell, wretched rejectamenta. If you want a good laugh, invest the $9 to see what they call a "razor." Blade is way too narrow at the spine. badly ground, UGLY, and the scales... the scales are so think and heavy you'd think they belong on an implement for flipping steaks on your grill.

The word "rejectamenta" alone is worth my visit to SRP today!

Definitely gonna use that one in class!

I bought one of these a while back from Amazon to learn how to hone with, and couldn't even do that. Now it sits on my desk at work to open mail with.

I think the best way to describe them would be "thick, oversized, heavy folding knives", certainly not something you would want on your face.

I noticed on Ebay that expedited shipping is an option, my only question is, "why"?

Just my humble opinion, but I have a feeling the mileage won't vary much.

A naive friend tried this brand of razor for his first straight razor shave experience. It went awful and put him off to straight shaving. I suggested he give it a go again with a better brand. My suggestion is to stay away from Kriegers. They appear to be a tad harsh on ones face.

I am new to the SRP. I did buy a kriegar as my second razor before finding out they were on the list of razors to avoid.tOt took me quite awhile to get that razor to do the hanging hair test. Even at that point it still isn't the best shaver. It won't shave a properly prepared beard. The Selective professional I have works very well and even keeps it's edge for awhile, even though it's on the list to. Live and learn. It looks like a nice razor, a bit too heavy also. Especially compared to my two new razors, a King double temper 4/8s and a Solingen Comfort 4/8s straight razors. Those two are very nice shavers. Well, that's my two cents.
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