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    Default Why are these different?

    Hi. I'm new to straight razors and loving it. I'm addicted. I've got 2 Dovos and another on the way. Both of my Dovos are professionally honed by the same person and I definitely notice a difference between the two. One is stainless, the other is carbon steel Art of Shaving Branded. The stainless gives me a noticeably better and more comfortable shave, but that's a whole other topic.

    Anyway, I've been looking around at Thiers-Issard, mostly to get a feel of blade differences. At knifecenter.com there are 2 that seem to be identical, but have significant differences in price. The description doesn't give much information. I'm sending them an email, but if anyone here knows the difference I 'd be quite interested to know. The description of the J81 seems to imply that it is a limited forge and is extra heavy, but I don't quite understand.


    J81 for $259
    Thiers-Issard Eagle Brand Straight Razor 5/8" Blade Red Staminawo…


    J85 for $185
    Thiers-Issard Eagle Brand Straight Razor 5/8" blade Red Staminawo…

    Thanks
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    The more expensive one is historic blank, the other one not.
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    Yep, which makes it rarer thus the price.
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    Thanks for the replies. Much appreciated.

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