Jacobs "Damascus Steel" Christmas Gift... is it useless?

[sfcablecar]

I seem to recall someone in SRP forums contacting the seller and finding out these were machine-made in Pakistan. Meaning it's an almost certainty that they won't take a good edge. They're for display. I would save my $20 on the honing if I were you. You got a very handsome box cutter for Christmas. It's the thought that counts.

Unfortunately this is correct.

 

[TonyH]

We all like to think there are bargains out there and the new $25 razor will shave as good as gold but that rarely happens. There are some blades out there that though not the best quality do shave pretty good. I don't think yours is one of them. I don't know what you paid for it but if it's cheap you don't have much to lose so as they say take the bullet for the rest of us and report back. Who knows maybe you'll prove us all wrong and find a gem.

I agree. Plus, if you get it honed up and it sucks, you're off the hook with the girlfriend. It's not your fault a "Master Honing Specialist" couldn't get it up to snuff!