American Steel!!!!

**gssixgun** · 03-26-2008, 08:03 PM

You know after todays shave, a Robson Shuredge, I have come to a definite conclusion... Most of my one pass BBS shavers are American, yes there are some of those, that are made with German steel, or actually made in Germany and just imported....
But some are just good olé Made in the U.S.of A....
I have the utmost respect for the actual German brands and even the silky smoothness of the Sheffield and Spanish steels...
For some reason though my top shavers mostly have USA on there somewhere!!!!
Is this just me, or has anyone else noticed this also?????

**Kenrup** · 03-26-2008, 08:10 PM

I agree, I think it might a result of the superior iron ore coming from the Mesabi range and steel from the Pittsburgh area at that time.

**Doc** · 03-26-2008, 08:14 PM

SSSSSHHHHHH!!!! Glen you will drive the prices up!!!!

**gssixgun** · 03-26-2008, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by Doc

SSSSSHHHHHH!!!! Glen you will drive the prices up!!!!

No

I hereby retact all statements about any razor being good
But honestly I don't think my humble opinion matters all that much

**paulo** · 03-26-2008, 08:53 PM

My best shaver is my Robeson... it has uneven bevels, a slightly bent blade, and lots of patina... I call it one of my "dirty girls"... and it shaves better than anything else I use, i.e. 1 Maher and Grosh chopper, 2 Wapis, 1 Fromm Eagle, 1 Chinese Double Arrow, 1 JR Torrey... my Bowdin's Wedge and my Levering Razor Co "The Artist" are close seconds, though.

Wait... no... I take it back... my Robeson stinks! It's bent, it has lots of patina, and it has an uneven bevel... yeah, it's no good! If you find one in similar shape, just send it to me for proper disposal.

**nun2sharp** · 03-26-2008, 08:54 PM

So anyone stuck with these inferior blades should send them my way. I collect them because they are simply nostalgic americana and have no real value whatsoever. thanks

**jnich67** · 03-26-2008, 09:01 PM

I've been accumulating a lot of US made razors lately. They ain't always the prettiest, but they are some great shavers.

Challenge
Genco
Ontario
Simmons
Christensen
Clauss
etc

Jordan

**thebigspendur** · 03-27-2008, 12:29 AM

I've been saying for a long time now that American Made Razors are very underated and they are really superior blades and with the exception of old case razors can be had for a song.

**FiReSTaRT** · 03-27-2008, 01:32 AM

Two of my top 3 are American.. Chandler custom and a Genco Grant.

**richardhead** · 03-27-2008, 01:53 AM

Genco's are my favorite American brand...my favorite one has pink scales!

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