Thread: Zeepk?

Originally Posted by Utopian

Yes, but he's got a Zeepk hone so he'd still be out of luck!

lol. So true. I actually spent a couple hours trying to get one of them basically sharp with the zeepk hone, just to see if it could be done, and I was able to get it to where it could rip about 1/4 of the hairs out of my arm for a few strokes.

I don't think I'd use a zeepk hone on a pocket knife.

[quote=JMS;372874]Zeepk is No. #1 in their field!! They make the finest butter knives, letter openers and other such blunt edged tools!

I don't know about that It tore my letter
Back to reality; Look at Utopians goods in classifieds, I got A cheapo DA sharpened by him and it's great so whatever is in the classified will be worth the money.

Originally Posted by JMS

Zeepk is No. #1 in their field!! They make the finest butter knives, letter openers and other such blunt edged tools!
For razors though try some proven brand. Hang around and read a little here and there and you will soon discover which razors are well thought of and which are plain junk!

I could not agree more. I'll even wager that the greatest honer in the world could not take a Zeepk hone and razor and make a shave ready tool. I commented in another forum that my first use only took 2 units of blood and a good plastic surgeon, but in truth they can NOT be used to shave with any success or comfort. You would do better shaving with a cheap kitchen knife sharpened on concrete. Listen to the others. There are multiple good razors on the classifieds less than $50 that may not look as fancy, but will shave as good as the more expensive models. $30 for a Zeepk is wasted and in the end make a good $35 cost $65 because you wasted the $30 on worthless crap.
Good Luck.

They're poo poo.

I have never tried a zeepk so I have no personal knowledge of the quality. The conventional wisdom here is pretty reliable so I would follow it. This very moment there are two blades in the classifieds for $35 and $40. These look to be perfect for your need. With standard care the razor will outlive you.

By standard care I mean dry after every use and don't overhone.

I thought "Zeepk" was named after the sound you make trying to shave with one of them.

Thanks everybody. I've been looking on youtube and reading the wiki offered on this site. Very helpful stuff! You folks have a great site here. Wonderful resource!

The sticker shock has worn off and I'm coming to appreciate the rustic artistry of some of these straight razors. This looks like a very satisfying hobby too!

Thanks for all the advice. I almost bought the Zeepk and looked at half a dozen other off brands. I'll look up those razors, Utopian.

Thanks!