Got my hands on the stamped, french point, variant of the Wapi last night in NOS condition! I'm excited!
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Got my hands on the stamped, french point, variant of the Wapi last night in NOS condition! I'm excited!
That is interesting, I have an unstamped 4/8 french point Wapi blade. What size is yours and what do the markings look like?
Bob
11/16, triangular sfk stamp on the tang with the original white box! I don't have pictures of mine yet but will once it gets here :) In NOS condition :)
Looks identical to this: Attachment 106467Attachment 106468Attachment 106469
That looks good and if it is your first wedge blade you are in for a different feeling shave. I only have the blade and have not got around to putting scales on it yet. Too many irons in the fire.
Bob
Nice looking...if it isnt a honing problem child, you have a lovely razor there
Are you alluding to the fact that some seem to hone like a charm and others have big issues? That's what I've been reading but I couldn't resist the purchase!
I won one on eBay in June for a little more than I was hoping to pay. The description just gave the basic facts, no chips, scratches or cracks...etc. when I received mine is was a stamped 11/16 NOS. took my time honing it, because it was the first stainless blade I had honed and I have to tell you, it is an excellent shaver! Good luck and many happy shaves!
Yep...I don't know if I'd worry too much...I seem to remember some of the extremely active honing members saying the steel crumbled on about 30% (could be pulling that out of thin air)...but a lot of people love them...the what if always scared me away from dropping $75-$100 on one, but they sure are pretty.Quote:
Originally Posted by brooksie967
I managed to get mine for $60 and that included the price of shipping.
Silents, I'd love to see pictures of this NOS stamped wapi. Please post!!!!!
I'm 99% sure the blades are carbon steel not stainless (the scales are stainless though).Quote:
Originally Posted by Silents
Thanks! It honed like carbon steel, but i still took it very easy thinking it was stainless. Another nugget of knowledge. Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by EisenFaust
Here are some shots of mine. Attachment 106801Attachment 106802
Looks identical to the one that's in the mail for me. Not sure how to verify that it's stainless other than leaving water on it and seeing what happens....
I love my wapi, it is stamped just like the one in the picture, it was my first razor and one of my favorites. I believe back then they were going for like 30-40 bucks, my how times change
