Quote Originally Posted by sailordave View Post
I do have a problem with the weight amongst other design features, hence the thread! Yes I realise it's not a TI, nor a custom but when compared to my significantly older Bismarck which I'd expect to be within the same quality range it doesn't do very well for the reasons already mentioned..

Was looking to get another blade to put in my kit-bag which could take a fair degree of punishment (quick honing/stropping and God knows what else). As for weight specifically, well depending on your currency you can expect to pay anything from 100-130 (USD/Euro etc.), my swiss army knife falls well below that price tag and feels a hell of a-lot heavier (sharper out of the box too)! Also please remember a sight-unseen from Larry at whippeddog is cheaper still and the steel those gents provide is not only sharper but also heavier.
I guess I am having a problem with your expectation of a straight razor to be hefty or heavy or weight certain weight.
If you want heavy, find a 8/8 full wedge.

Your swiss army knife is made with more metal than a razor so it will weight more, but it is a knife not a razor so comparing weight of two completely different tools is a bit apples vs oranges.

From your post above are you concerned with razor longevity because it seems not sturdy? If that is the case, don't worry as longas it is cared for properly that razor should last your life time and then may be your kids life time as well.