Here we have a nimble Henckels Friodur Inox Straight Razor, just a little under 5/8” size with slight smiling edge. Friodur models are made from 440C stainless steel with cryogenic treatment which is ice hardening of the steel. Thanks to this process, a stainless steel with properties close to carbon steel such as hardness, crispness, keenness results. Friodur straight razors can be seen as stainless steel straight razors in the character of carbon steel. These take a very good, sharp edges with good durability thus are very sought-after models among German straight razor lovers.
There is a longitudinal structural crack on the right side of the razor visible in the photo. Therefore, we decided to keep the price reasonable. If kept well and dry, this will not cause any problems in the long term, and the razor is expected to serve you many years. Other than this crack the straight razor is in very good and clean condition.
We made the scales from alder burl for this model. Burl woods are the most valuable specimens in the wood industry. These rarely found, mutated parts grow outside of the tree’s trunk. When cut, they have an eye-catching texture with many large and small burls and curves inside. For this reason, they are highly sought-after of applications such as high-end fountain pens, pipes, knife handles, etc.
Despite being a half hollow model, it easily gets to very high sharpness thanks to its quality steel so we recommend this model to anyone whether if you are looking for an everyday shaver, or to beginners looking for an affordable high quality German straight razor.
Straight Razor Care Instructions
Unlike any other shaving tools, straight razors require special care. The cutting edge must be protected from impacts and contact with any hard surface. After each shave you must clean and dry your straight razor with a soft paper towel without touching the very edge and strop it to keep it sharp. You can strop on the canvas side of your strop to clean the cutting edge after each shave. Please do not try to sharpen your straight razor by yourself if you don’t have adequate honing experience, otherwise you can cause irreparable damage. You may consult our straight razor honing service. If you won’t be using your straight razor for a long time, it’s best to cover it with a thin coat of oil to keep it rust free. This is especially important for straight razors with carbon steels, as carbon steel is very prone to rust in humid conditions. Keep your straight razor in a dry place and out of children’s reach.
CAUTION: Straight razors are serious tools for experienced users who know their faces, skins, whisker types and how to lather well. They can cause serious accidents and injuries in the hands of people without enough experience. If you’re enthusiastic about traditional wet shaving but don’t have the experience needed for using a straight razor, then we recommend checking out our double edge safety razors first.
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