Thread: DORKO Razor? ID

Please help me ID this razor, I purchased it in the early 90's and I had no idea how to use it back then so it eventually ended up in my fly tying den as a handy addition to my arsenal of sharp tools designed to help me catch fish Now I had a look at it and it seems to be a DORKO or ORK, not sure. Is this a decent blade to use for everyday shaving? I checked the list of razors not recommended and I don't think this one is on there.

It was made by Dorko and once properly honed will give great shaves. Beautiful blade.

Dorko is well-known and authoritative company.
Dorko, Solingen-Merscheid.

Okay thanks. Guess I'll try my hand at honing it up.

Originally Posted by Scookum

Okay thanks. Guess I'll try my hand at honing it up.

Do you have the proper hones for doing a straight razor? I would hate to see a nice blade like ruined.

Bob

Yes I have all manner of hones, nortons 4k/8k, 300/1000, some small pocket stones 4000 and 6000 and a 325/1200 DMT. I do use them to sharpen other tools and knives but I keep them lapped and cleaned regularly. Do you guys have stones dedicated soley for your straight razors?

Originally Posted by Scookum

Yes I have all manner of hones, nortons 4k/8k, 300/1000, some small pocket stones 4000 and 6000 and a 325/1200 DMT. I do use them to sharpen other tools and knives but I keep them lapped and cleaned regularly. Do you guys have stones dedicated soley for your straight razors?

That is good. I was curious because you treated a very good razor pretty poorly which is amazing since you seem to have respect for all other manner of other tools. Anywho, enjoy that razor.

Bob

Really have no clue what was done with it,at any rate you,IMO have one of the top 10 razors ever made,will serve you well when honed properly<wellcome to SRP, have fun and enjoy yourself.

yes your hones lapped and cleaned will serve you fine.. and i dont think you could have done too much damage cuting string..