Kriegar Razors

[fire101]

I was searching for stuff on amazon, and came across the Kriegar Razor for $9.99. Anybody ever try these? How do they compare to some of the other more expensive razors?


Fyi, on amazon, do a search for Kriegar, and you can't miss it.

[rtaylor61]

Great looking handles! But you can't shave with a handle. This falls into the category of "good and cheap" don't go together. Save your money unless you are looking for wall decorations. For a bit more, you can pick up a vintage razor that is quality. Check with Joel as he is putting together a set of razors for new guys. If he is overloaded or not quite ready, pm me for more sources. Also, check with Tony Miller, www.thewellshavedgentleman.com for a strop. You'll need it before you start shaving, or you'll have a razor that will need another hone job.

Best of luck!

Randy

[fire101]

But have you tried it; or is this just a guess as it is only $10, and there is no way a new $10 razor can be good?

I agree that cheap is usually a bad bet, but it can also mean that the seller just does not know what they have; or that they are just starting out making razors.

[mparker762]

I haven't tried them, but others have. They're a cheap pakistani razor dolled up to look german. They will neither hold nor take an edge. That seller on amazon knows *exactly* how much that razor is worth, because he paid wholesale for it from somebody. Probably less than $1.

Please, if you're looking for a razor in that price range and plan to actually shave with it, get a vintage one on ebay. If you take your time and don't get seduced by the auction description you can pick up some nice razors pretty inexpensively. I got an ivory-scaled 5/8 a few months ago for $9.99, and I just saw a guy snag a puma for $2. There are bargains, just be careful (hint: if the seller says "can be repaired", it means it can't unless you're a knifemaker, because if it were reasonably repairable he would have done it in hopes of getting a higher auction price).

[rtaylor61]

But have you tried it; or is this just a guess as it is only $10, and there is no way a new $10 razor can be good?

I agree that cheap is usually a bad bet, but it can also mean that the seller just does not know what they have; or that they are just starting out making razors.

Since they are the manufacturer, they know what they have. And if they were a quality razor, they would not be $10 bucks. I will bet that 1. You can't hone it, 2. If you get it sharp enough to shave, the edge won't last through a full shave, 3. It will wind up in the garbage. Order one and let us know how it goes.

Randy

[rtaylor61]

If you really want to try one, look at ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260056616784&fromMakeTrack=true

Randy

[jckbckhm]

same, i bought a pack of three for 8.00 ea. of the kriegar straight razors from BUDK. I've tried to sharpen them. when i thought it was sharp to the touch, I tried holding it at every forseeable angle, even shaving up, and pulled more hair than I have with a dull disposable BIC. trust me on this, save your money. (and skin, most importantly)

[PedroNavaja]

Are the scales any good for rescaling other razors?

[Eighties]

Are the scales any good for rescaling other razors?

This is what I'd like to know. Some of those scales are darn pretty and would look great on a vintage blade. I've passed up some nice blades in the past because they had broken scales. I might try fiddleing with putting on new scales, but I don't have the time or resources to try and make them.

[chtinavion]

Same question here! What about the scales?
Anyone know where cheap scales could be found?

[ScottS]

Over at SRP, several members have used the scales from these cheap razors in projects.