Thread: Which of your razors holds the best edge???

Best edge: Der Schulze
longest lasting shavable edge: Dovo bismark (seriously did about 3.5 months of every day shaving before it needed honed)

Henckels Friodur INOX

Feather SS

Although I would say that my answer on this would hold more weight as my experience level grows, I seem to hold the best edge on my 1800 Clark and Hall wedge, followed by a pre-18xx (no "England" on the tang) Wade and Butcher wedge... third up probably a Heljistrand.
That my two longest-holding edges are both wedges may be more of a comment on my particular (peculiar?) honing abilities, as a majority of my collection (40+/-) are German full, half and quarter hollows. Go figure.

There's a Martensite trout swimming strongly against the austenitic current.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Believe it or not, a Chronik is probably the sharpest , 'best' , I've got. OTOH, I've got too many to really make the call. Rotate through too many too often to really judge. That Chronik blew my mind though, it was so good. Anyway, I believe most all quality razors, correctly honed, are close in performance. If not equal, certainly close to it. YMMV.

My best edge definitely belongs to my baby, a near new 8/8 Blue Wonder, which also holds its edge extremely well. Close second would be and old beat up Henckels 50 that's got a decent amount of hone wear, staining, and has been worn down to a 4/8. Sure, it aint much of a looker, but hell I just love it to death.

My Puma #69. It might not look pretty, but it is a joy to shave with.

For some reason, my Henckels #38 never seems to need honing and is always a guaranteed DFS. Strop-Friendly, I suppose!

My C-Mon wedge.

Originally Posted by xMackx

Which of your razors shaves most comfortable, and takes and holds the best edge out of your collection?

The comfortable, sharp ones with really hard steel.