Thread: Can You Get A Straight Razor Too Sharp?

Hopefully it's not one of the $40 Pakistani made eBay specials or you just bought a letter opener.

All of his descriptions are the same, for all his razors, he is selling from Kentucky, Todd and Sweney, Steampunk. he also sells a lot of chef knives, he has a 100 per cent rating and reviews are all execelent. Everyone is pleased with products
Damascus Steel Straight Razor Olive Wood Handle

Item specifics
Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item
OVERALL LENGTH:: 6 3/4" closed, 10 1/2" open.
BLADE MATERIAL:: 1095 & 15N20
HEAT TREATMENT:: Excellent heat treatment to blade | OIL QUENCHED
HANDLE MATERIAL:: olive wood
Rockwell Hardness / Blade HRC:: 55 TO 58.

This beautiful razor was meticulously hand crafted with 264 layers of Damascus steel. It has a sharp edge and will withstand many years of use. Additional honing upon receipt is recommended.

This is a custom made, one-of-a-kind razor, all photos are of the razor you are bidding on. Photos do not do it justice! You will not be disappointed in your purchase of this gorgeous razor!

There is no mention of where they come from, I hope it is a good razor, if not well it was a good lesson. A fool and his money are soon parted. Will keep you posted

It's a shame eBay feedback can be padded by unscrupulous means.
I doubt you'll find any experienced guys here would have recommend that as a buy.
Do you have a lot of letters need opening ? Sorry for the sarcasm but I know how this story ends.
$40 for Damascus steel is surely made in Pakistan & I haven't heard of one lasting a full 3 pass shave yet.

Are you aware of this page ? It may help you in further choices.
Brands of Straight Razors to avoid - Straight Razor Place Library

This razor was on the list, Sweeney Todd razors, If I would have read the posts about what not to buy I would not have wasted 45 bucks, any one want to buy a expensive letter opener? I am learning how to hone and looks like I will get a lot of practice!!! Thanks again for all the info and hope that no one else makes the same mistake I did. ( I am sure I won't be the last ) I should have known, as he does not give refunds. Only shows you get what you pay for.

He might if you confront him NOW that all the experts say that's not suitable for the purpose of shaving (your face*), with additional honing or not. Open a case with ebay, he'll either pay off or squirm/wiggle away.

worth a shot. That kind of money will get you a ugly razor that shaves fine at Larry's joint.

*it might be perfect for shaving the hair off a goat-hide drum skin.

Originally Posted by bookdoctor

This razor was on the list, Sweeney Todd razors, If I would have read the posts about what not to buy I would not have wasted 45 bucks, any one want to buy a expensive letter opener? I am learning how to hone and looks like I will get a lot of practice!!! Thanks again for all the info and hope that no one else makes the same mistake I did. ( I am sure I won't be the last ) I should have known, as he does not give refunds. Only shows you get what you pay for.

Originally Posted by WadePatton

He might if you confront him NOW that all the experts say that's not suitable for the purpose of shaving (your face*), with additional honing or not.

Indeed, I'd call that "item not as described"

On the plus side and there is very much one - you can now get a great razor from Whipped Dog that will actually function as a razor and not as a bloodletting tool/death trap.

Well its exactly like you said, tried to sharpen it and I almost got it sharp enough and comes to a certain point and it went dull again. must have spent three hours on this razor and still would not sharpen. I would protest to ebay but to embarrassed. I will Use the scales for a restoration sometime. Will purchase name brand razors on the list of good ones from now on. Thanks for all the advise.

Too sharp? No. Not possible. I struggle to get as keen an edge as my "dealer" does. Super sharp blade, no pressure and some time to myself is what it is all about.

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