Gold Dollar 66 (2023)

Item Description​

The Gold Dollar 66 is the straight razor base model of Ningbo Gold Dollar Razor & Scissors Manufacture Co., Ltd.in Zhejiang, China.

These straight razors can make a good beginners razor provided it is professionally honed before first use.

These straight razors are selling in 2023 from about US$10 +/- US$5 including shipping. They are listed on the likes of AliExpress, Lazada, eBay and Amazon.

Notes:

1. As these straight razors are individually hand finished, there will be some variations in measurements between razors.

Technical Specification

Manufacturer = Ningbo Gold Dollar Razor & Scissors Manufacture Co., Ltd.in Zhejiang, China
Year of manufacture = 2022(?)
Blade material = high carbon steel
Blade hardness = approximately 59 RHC
Edge length = 68mm
Blade width = 21mm (13/16)
Blade thickness = 0.24mm at bevel shoulder
Spine thickness = 6.17mm
Bevel angle = 19.5°
Grind = half hollow
Point = Dutch (round)
Stabilisers = single each side
Mass = 56g
Smile = <1mm
Jimps = underside of shank only
Tail length = 22mm when opened 270°
Balance (opened 180°) = 30mm from pivot towards blade
Spine decoration = none
Scales material = ABS plastic
Spacer = parallel - ABS plastic integral with scales
Scales width at pivot = 12mm
Pins = nickel(?) alloy (2 with additional plastic spreader)
Scales thickness (max.) = 11.1mm at about mid-length from pivot
Length overall (closed) = 163mm
Length overall (open 180°) =249mm
Height overall (closed) = 25.8mm
Face marking = in ink and as shown
Rear blade marking = none
Shank stamping (face) = as shown
Shank stamping (reverse) = none