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  1. Thread: Champion

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    Heavier . . . Hard to say. I think it is...

    Heavier . . . Hard to say. I think it is heavier than some of my other similarly sized blades (e.g., a Red Imp).

    There is some "grain" to the steel on the tang, almost like marks I've seen...
  2. Thread: Champion

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    Champion is on the tang. All capital letters,...

    Champion is on the tang. All capital letters, with no ornamentation. I can't find another mark on the blade, tang, etc.

    To the extent it might make a difference - a few additional facts: ...
  3. Thread: Champion

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    I think they are as well, although I've been...

    I think they are as well, although I've been fooled on occasion. I understand that turtle shell (like celluloid) will melt or warp under heat. Is there another way to distinguish?

    Still...
  4. Thread: Champion

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    Honestly - it was a complete surprise. The...

    Honestly - it was a complete surprise. The posting didn't say anything about them being shave ready or even close. I assumed I'd need to send them off to a honemeister (my honing skills are not...
  5. Thread: Champion

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    Champion

    Grabbed a few razors off the bay last week. To my great surprise, when they arrived yesterday several of them passed the HHT - so I spent a bit of time cleaning one (the farthest to the left in the...
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