Kriegar Vintage Barbershop Folding Straight Razor - Wood-Accented Handle

Beautiful and sharp right outta the box. Bigger than I thought it would be! Very tight, can't open with one hand, takes a while to loosen up. Overall great quality for the money.

Despite other comments I've read here, mine was truly razor sharp!(Made a large bald spot on my arm) Also it is very beautiful and well made. I'm very happy with this item.

Very Pleased. Needs a razor strop for fine sharpining. Well made.

The razor came just about as dull as a butter knife. I found it difficult enough to cut even one strand of hair with let alone use it for shaving. After a good sharpening its decent but i still need to buy a strop. The razor is very hard to open and forces you to grab the blade to open it. It was nice that it comes with the draw string pouch but from the way it feels it cost about 5 cents. For the price you cant really complain and with a little bit of work it can be a decent razor.

WOW! WOW! WOW!...
this thing is gorgeous, elegant, and simply stylish every bit of perfect. That old world shave is just seconds away.
10 of 10. I wish the scale went to GREAT.

I got straight-razor shaves while travelling in Asia, and loved them - for which I decided (beside saving money and the environment) to lay out for a straight-razor. My recommendations for those following my path: #1) SHARPEN, HONE, STRAIGHTEN, STROP. Out-of-the-box, for my beard at least, this blade simply isn't sharp enough. If you can find and afford it, I recommend getting a proper bevel; at least you should lay out for a stone-grind sharpening kit, a straightening steel and a strop to make sure you cut chin-whiskers, not arteries. It's an investment - think of how much you spend on safety-razors each year, and I bet you'll find it cheaper to switch to the straight-razor. If you shave daily, I'd recommend honing the edge every 3-6 months. #2) PAY FOR THE PROPER LATHER. Shave after a hot shower, or use a hot towel for a couple minutes before you shave. Lay out for the proper shaving soaps, not that canned #!$% at the store. Pre- and post-shave oils or after-shave (I like a scented linseed oil) will make sure you've got a face as smooth as a baby's bottom and a helluva lot sweeter-smellin'. You may not even need to shave every day. #3) Patience, PATIENCE, *PATIENCE.* Think of every time you shave as an opportunity to learn about your face and skin, your straight-razor, and yourself - the same as learning a[n martial] art. It took you lots and lots of practice to [fill in your particular skill here] - using a straight-razor, like your grandfather or great-grandfather did, is no different. I promise you will come to love it, and I guarantee that if you do, your beloved Kriegar pakawood razor will be the same blade to glide across your grandchildrens', great-grandchildrens' chins.

Very nice blade, but not sharp enough to shave.

very sturdy razor and appears to be able to hold a sharp edge. Came very sharp right out of the box.

Very happy. Cool design and it fits into my mini mag flashlight case if I want to carry it on my belt. Always gets people attention when I do! Get one for yourself!

Beautifully made, flawless, ready to shave out of the box. I've always preferred German razors, but this outshines my other ones by far. It is truly a beautiful piece. Highly recommended

this is a must have. the quality is superb. if you never owned a straight razor this is the one to get. I am very satisfied with it. Im glad i ordered it.

This is a great-looking razor in a good size. Ordered it for a show; has wonderful sheen and shows up well onstage. The hinge movement does tend to get loose every week or so, but I can tighten it right back up with a few taps from a hammer.

Very nice razor, my first one. Very sharp right out of the box, nice solid feel and a great buy. I would definitely recomend this to anyone looking for a nice, beautiful, and well made razor.

Thank you True Swords for an overall beautiful knife.Its elegance and weight make it an instant classic for any enthusiast or collector. If you want a straight razor for a low price and great quality, look no further for this product will satisfy any curiosity. The blade along with the rest of the metal on this razor is mirror polished, and the blade is hair shaving sharp.

Yes it is sharp enough out of the box to shave with. Now I'm not good enough to tempt my beard, but the hair on my arm didn't stand a chance. Nice solid feel to it, still stiff from being new n all, but definitely worth the price. If any body asks I'm sending to this Razor.

nice and heavy.. you know its in your hand.. wish it was sharper.. the wood grain on polished steel is a classic look..

the knife was pretty sharp but not enough to shave, but in all it looks GREAT!!

Very nice straight razor! as some of the other reveiws said, it is sharp but not sharp enough to shave with(yet). also, it is a bit bigger than i expected, but that probably has something to do with the fact that ive never held a straight razor lol.
overall it is a very nice razor!

Mine got here 5 min ago-an instant classic.The weight and feel tells me this is one razor I can grow old with.Screw you Bic and Gellette and your over priced replacement head-stright razors 4 life :)

EXTREMELY sturdy construction with high quality blade. It fits into the handle snuggly so don't worry about it accidentally opening. I love the simple yet elegant design though the only problem is that it is a fingerprint magnet. I don't have too much hair on my arms so i don't know if it shaves hair :P

You could do tricks with it! Second coolest tricks next to balisongs.