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03-20-2012, 07:27 PM #1< Banned User >
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My new Kropp
hey everyone,
Picked this one up on ebay, It's my first Kropp and I may have over paid for it. It was $80 CDN. I must say though, It is in amazing condition! No rust or pitting. And no chips or cracks on the blade or the scales. To my surprize it seems very shave ready as well. Passed all the tests with flying hairs lol. Gonna have a shave with it tommorow morning and will post again on how it went. what are your thoughts on the price, era, ect?? heres some pics. the marks on the tang are Kropp and Made and ground in Sheffield, ENG.
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03-20-2012, 08:40 PM #2Know thyself
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They are great shavers, but only you can know if you paid a good price for it. Are you happy with what you got, or would you rather have your money back?
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03-20-2012, 09:11 PM #3Senior Member
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Ask yourself what would a new DOVO have cost me? This one is new or near new and vintage.
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03-20-2012, 11:45 PM #4< Banned User >
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all good points! I truly love this razor. It is in such great shape and I love the 6/8 blade
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03-20-2012, 11:54 PM #5Senior Member
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Good grab IMHO ... I have a 6/8 extra hollow round point that just rocks ... given the condition how wrong could it be? It'll last a lifetime.
Good Shavin'
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03-20-2012, 11:59 PM #6The Shell Whisperer
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Many have passed through my hands. They can take a wicked sharp edge. Great performing razor. Congrats.
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03-21-2012, 12:00 AM #7Senior Member
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I wish I had a pic of the KROPP I found at my antique store this weekend, it was that razor ground down to 3/8.... and only 45$
Needless to say I didnt buy.
That razor is real nice, anytime you feel you overpaid just find a way to justify it ie. "Score, I got the original box!"
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03-21-2012, 01:04 AM #8Thread derailment specialist.
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Check your PM's.
Nice looking razor.
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03-21-2012, 01:35 AM #9Senior Member
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I have one that looks like this, but yours is in much better condition. Mine is still a great shaver, though. I think it was made around 1905, but not positive. Sounds like a good price, i think you will love it. They are hollow ground, but still has a good weight, feels substantial in your hand. Congrats!
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09-12-2013, 01:01 AM #10Member
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I just bought a Kropp today for $15 at an antique shop today after reading what folks had today about these blades. I look forward to honing it up and giving it a try. My only concern is that the spine is tapered from a very thick tang down to the tip. How the hell is the edge supposed to be honed evenly?
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