Originally Posted by
thehekler
I have yet to have any problems, or hear of any problems with a Japanese razor (many are made with Swedish steel) regardless of brand. Of the Russian blades I only have one in shaving ready condition and it is with a friend of mine so I can't give you any safe brands at this time. My only advice is to try them all. Most vintage blades are well made, as long as condition is acceptable I would buy any Japanese blade that I was interested in regardless of brand, when it came to a Russian blade I personally would not spend big money and I would only buy vintage.