Educate me on Wilkinson Sword blades

[Umma2gumma]

Here it is. So which of the Wilkies is it ?

Also, is the smearing of ink on the blade normal ? It doesn't appear to be used, but who knows...

 

[lasta]

Here it is. So which of the Wilkies is it ?

Also, is the smearing of ink on the blade normal ? It doesn't appear to be used, but who knows...


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Super Sword Edge, likely one of the black labelled varieties.

 

[Sweeney_]

Supposedly, the German Schicks are the same blade as the German Wilkinson Swords. I really like the Schicks but haven’t used the Wilkinsons.

Based on Dan's sharpness testing, I suspect they may be... or not.
I have both and still haven't reached a conclusion.

 

[Joezamboni]

They’re definitely a unique blade that is worth trying if you want to jump down the vintage hole, plus you don’t feel guilty as that has less desirability. Personally I think vintage USA made Gillette platinums are worth forking over the money for.

 

[Filudo]

I have tried this one (not long ago). I think I used it once or maybe 2; and did not like it.....was dull and tuggy for my liking. There was a London Bridge (made in China) that was better. BTW I do not like the German Wilkis nor the Indian Gillette Wilkinson.

 

[schwaggy]

I'm a huge fan of German Wilkies and have hundreds to plow through, but on a whim decided to try the Indian-made blades. Holy moly! Smooth yet sharp, performs very well in my Karve Overlander. I'm in love, and under $7 US for 100 how can you beat this??? No idea how they last as I'm a one and done kinda guy, and shave my head, but I can see me grabbing these before everything else in my stash.