Do you mind if I ask which friodur you have?
I've been trying on eBay to score a 7/8 or6/8 but keep loosing out last minute.
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It seems like i am the only Person who has different opinion on this issue.
I do Believe SS STEEL blade will not get as sharp as carbon steel blades.
This is my Personal opinion.
This doesn't mean SS blade will not get sharp enough to get comfortable shave . It can be done very easily.
i have and honed some SS blades. i was never able to get edge what i like from them.
Edge gets sharp enough to give you ok shave but not the wonderful shave which some people looks for.
Just my 0.2 cent.
It's mostly a matter of honing skills. I have a two Friodurs that are as sharp as anything else I've ever seen. Coticule edges, mind you.
Anyone able to recomend a honemeister in the Toronto area? Or ever somehwre close to the border in the states.
I was gonna say that if you guys wanted I could pass the razor around to people interested in trying out the new henckels but no idea how that would turn out.
Hi,
I have one of the newer Friodor 7/8 Stainless. It came needing a little work on the blade edge, and was a bit more time consuming to get ready to shave. But now that it is in good working order - shave ready - she performs beautifully. Smooth and as close as any other razor in my collection.
Give it the attention it needs and you will be happy with it.
Thanks,
basil,
I don't know the nitty gritties and numbers specifics, but look at John Crowley's site: Shaving Shop - luxury classic wet shaving products - straight razors and look at the stain resistant razors, 7/8, Friodur - just in case there are any left after my predations. :)
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I own a number of razors that I have purchased from J. Crowley and they are top notch shavers...I do own two stainless steel Friodurs 7/8 and 8/8 size blades and can not find any difference between SS and carbon.
Hi,
I have the 7/8 J A Henckels Spike point with wood handles. I purchased it on ebay from the the knifecorner. Item number:390166097013
Thanks,
Steve