Quote Originally Posted by samircanada View Post
I have a vintage 1930's or 40's henckel #17 that is such a phenomenal shaver but what sets it appart may really be the steel. This also a factor and why some razors retain their edge longer.

Just as an example, I alwasy hone a bunch of razors at the same time since I already have my hones out... Last time I honed I honed a Puma, a Thiers Issard and another Henckel all from around the 60's-70's at the same time as the vintage henckel 17. I used them in a rotation and after a few shaves the only one which is still very much shave ready is the vintage henckels, all the others have degraded into not giving the most comfortable shave anymore.
Totally agree with you re the steel. I have a vintage 651 dorko and a MoDoSo, which of the nine razors I own are my best and have the best longevity. Of the nine, 4 are vintage and five new. I like the Dovo's 'Prima Klang' 5/8, and the Dovo Bismarck 6/8, but as you correctly say, the steel way back then seems to have more tenacity than some of todays steel. The Henckel sounds like a lovely blade, good on you.
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