Dorko or Henckels?

After reading the other thread re 7/8 Dorko, I made the mistake of taking a look . I spotted the Dorko and I also saw a Henckels 8/8 that I liked the look of as well.

I guess this comes down to a personal, subjective choice. Money (and marital harmony :rolleyes: ) is a big enough issue that I can't get both. I want a larger razor than those I already have mainly because (1) I'd like a new razor (as opposed to the vintage ones I have now) and (2) I shave my head, and the smaller razors have trouble getting through the areas that still produce hair... :) .

Currently, I'm leaning towards the Henckels, but I'm willing to be persuaded otherwise by calmer, wiser, or more experienced heads. Whatever I get will be used, not put on display. What do you guys think? Any opinions will be appreciated.

James.

Well I can't tell you about shaving your head but in general terms both brands are premium razors and you can't go wrong with either. To get better quality you would need to go with a custom razor. I have a few of both brands and if I had to pick one over the other I would pick the Dorko but thats just me. I think its a matter of size and costmetics and price.

Both brands are exceptional shavers. If I had to pick one, and price were a factor, I'd go with the Henckels, assuming they're both the same size. Both are outstanding, and the Dorkos tend to be fancier, but I don't know if it's that much better. Just my $.02.

P.S. If the Henckels is a Friodur (stainless), I'm not sure there's a better shaver available. Even in a full hollow, the Friodurs tend to be a bit stiffer, as well.

What Joe said..:tu

Gary

The one I'm considering is

http://www.shavingshop.com/index.php...6category%3D73

Thanks for the advice guys - very much appreciated. I think I'll get it - the Dorko is beautiful but I'd just worry about wearing the gold off etc. in the long run.

James.

That's a beauty.

I haven't used a Henkle but I have 4 Dorko's and I love them.

I actuall have one of the new Henckel's (This one: http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2879998/...bo=6004840&P=1)

I think it's a superb shaver. It was actually the only razor I've ever gotten that was truly shave ready out of the box, with only the most minimal of touch up on a pasted strop.

Don't have either but I would go with the Friodur w/o any doubt. I just like the look better, and haven't heard one neutral or bad opinion on Friodurs

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Originally Posted by JerseyLawyer

I actuall have one of the new Henckel's (This one: http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2879998/...bo=6004840&P=1)

I think it's a superb shaver. It was actually the only razor I've ever gotten that was truly shave ready out of the box, with only the most minimal of touch up on a pasted strop.

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Wow. I had no idea Henckels was making new razors. What is the handle made of? Is it carbon or stainless steel? 5/8? Do they carry them in stores or only over the internet?

Well, I don't know if Henckels are making new one's per se. The speil on John Crowley's site says that he/they recently discovered old Friodur blanks in Solingen and had them ground by someone over there. The scales on the one I'm interested in are custom, not factory. But, I'm certainly no expert, just going off what I've read. [Sorry, Just looked at Keith's link - looks like they are making new ones.]

BTW, I ordered the Friodur this morning. :y

James.

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Originally Posted by RueTheDay

Wow. I had no idea Henckels was making new razors. What is the handle made of? Is it carbon or stainless steel? 5/8? Do they carry them in stores or only over the internet?

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The handle is hard plastic. I believe it's stainless, and yes, it's 5/8.

I started Googling for the razor and saw that cutleryandmore.com has it for $99.95 versus Nordstroms $149.95. I was about to order it when I saw that they also have a 6/8 FRIODUR for $149.95. So I got that one instead.

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Originally Posted by Jimbo

Well, I don't know if Henckels are making new one's per se. The speil on John Crowley's site says that he/they recently discovered old Friodur blanks in Solingen and had them ground by someone over there. The scales on the one I'm interested in are custom, not factory. But, I'm certainly no expert, just going off what I've read. [Sorry, Just looked at Keith's link - looks like they are making new ones.]

BTW, I ordered the Friodur this morning. :y

James.

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I'm pretty sure the cool scales are made by Robert Williams aka PapaBull. Nice razor James! :tu

John

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Originally Posted by mrcleanhead

I'm pretty sure the cool scales are made by Robert Williams aka PapaBull. Nice razor James!

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Mine were made by papabull. I've got the 7/8 and 8/8 with oryx scales. Now I just need a 6/8 with same...