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mparker762, did I understand you correctly to say that the Livi/Takeda razors are Tamahagane ? If so I am excited to hear that as I have one and it is a great shaver.

Toplin, what mparker762 said is on the money as it usually is. Those hones are just fine. If I was you I would look for some cheaper vintage razors in decent condition and learn to hone on those....

It is an indisputable fact that people who shave with high quality Damascus steel razors are cool and they can kick your ass. :roflmao

If you are looking at your face and the razor in the mirror while shaving I would say unequivocally yes ! :D If not well.... I dunno ... have to think about that. :)

They are expensive, as I'm sure you already know, and they are a bear to hone. If you do get one unless you enjoy a challenge get it pre-honed by a pro. Read thebigspendur's review and that of...

They have attained the same mystique as the dubl duck Wonderedge, Lifetime (Reaper) and Goldedge. Like the fore mentioned ducks they are real good shavers 99 times out of 100 but bring far more as a...