Has anyone used this Damascus Steel Blade

Good day folks, I have just joined this forum and must say I love the amount of information that is available. I have been looking for my first straight razor and can't seem to make a decision on what to get. I have found in my research that it seems damascus steel is the elite material to get to keep a keen edge. I found this blade and was wondering if anyone has used it and wondering why it was so economical in comparison with everything I have looked at?

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Any input you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thaks

My advice would be do not buy that razor under any circumstances. It is basically good only as a paperweight. Inferior construction.

I second that. If you take a close look, the blade grind seems slightly off!

I very much doubt it's a real Damascus blade. Probably plain steel with the pattern chemically applied. You could never get the real deal for even triple the price. Even if it was real it's probably from Pakistan or China. I wouldn't buy it.

Thanks for the prompt replies fellows. I had every flag possible going off in my head on this and just wanted to confirm from people with experience. Thanks for the help, I apologize for the questions but I am a newb and I want to buy a blade that will be worthy of a decent shave. I am looking at this one and wonder what your input on the price is for it? Too much? This is what I am kind of looking for, something that has a great eye appeal as well as decent steel.

Pre-Sharpened DOVO "Pearlex" Straight Razor 5/8", Faux Mother of Pearl Scales | Fendrihan Shaving Store

I saw a Dovo in the Classifieds that is half that price and gorgeous, to boot... Check it out.

That is indeed a gorgeous blade, thanks for redirecting my attention to it.

Razorsharpwit Apology is not necessary here. All of us here look out for one another whenever possible.

The 'Damascus' razor posted above was made by G. B. Buckingham & Sons - on the wiki 'Razors To Avoid' list.

Here's a pic to help identify it:

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Regards,
Neil

Bought one of those Damnedascus and regretted it, returned it for a refund! I could not hone it to save my life. The steel is not good at all for a razor..

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That is indeed a gorgeous blade, thanks for redirecting my attention to it.

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Was this the one you got? If so, looks like you've covered your want list handily.

I bought the Dovo pearlex that you were also considering. It is not only a gorgeous razor but an excellent shaver. I get continuously smooth shaves. I bought mine from classisedge.ca for like 180 and it comes pro-honed and with another honing when you need it again. The only complaint that I would have about the Dovo Pearlex is that the scales only have two pins usually and being as they are made of plastic bend if your grip is kinda tight and seem like they just might break although I seriously doubt they would and if they did it would just give me an excuse to make some abalone scales.

Can't understand that this seller have such a bad razor in his shop ...

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Can't understand that this seller have such a bad razor in his shop ...

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Usually when a price seems too good to be true, it generally is. Buyer beware!

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Can't understand that this seller have such a bad razor in his shop ...

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What's not to understand? Folks go into business for many reasons. Of course they all want to make money but some enjoy selling quality products and take pride in helping their customers in many ways and some folks go into business only to make money and when the goldmine is played out move on to better pickins. Of course this is a general comment not specific to any one seller you understand.