I recall some months ago @Paul (of Connaught Shaving) spoke of the Classic as being the same blade as the DuraSharp. Note that the DuraSharp is billed as a "Hi Tech" blade and now the Classic is written up as "Hi Tech Steel" on the back of the wrapper. I think the old-style was indeed a basic carbon blade, while the DuraSharp was a more high-tech production ...
I would wager that the Classic is still a carbon blade, but just not written up as so. Now, it's using the same technology that has made the DuraSharp a quite special blade and the same technology that we're seeing in the likes of the Silver and New Edge. Don't expect to find out by leaving a wet blade out to see if it goes rusty < I did just this with a Silver and it didn't go rusty.
Whatever they're doing, they clearly have a new process and it's taking carbon steel and making it behave like stainless.
I recall some months ago @Paul (of Connaught Shaving) spoke of the Classic as being the same blade as the DuraSharp. Note that the DuraSharp is billed as a "Hi Tech" blade and now the Classic is written up as "Hi Tech Steel" on the back of the wrapper. I think the old-style was indeed a basic carbon blade, while the DuraSharp was a more high-tech production ...
I would wager that the Classic is still a carbon blade, but just not written up as so. Now, it's using the same technology that has made the DuraSharp a quite special blade and the same technology that we're seeing in the likes of the Silver and New Edge. Don't expect to find out by leaving a wet blade out to see if it goes rusty < I did just this with a Silver and it didn't go rusty.
Whatever they're doing, they clearly have a new process and it's taking carbon steel and making it behave like stainless.
The Treet Classic and the Yellow Dura Sharp are definitely not the same blade, the latter is quite a bit sharper.
Both are carbon steel.
Actually, I do have a pack of this new style of Classic blade ("Hi-Tech ..." no mention of carbon) and I have used one (well, a half in a Yaqi Katana) and my notes say "Gosh! Miles smoother than I thought it would be ... definitely sharp, but not as refined as the DuraSharp (Yellow)". I didn't note that it "felt Russian" which I did for the Silver, meaning it had more of a stainless feel ... so I am going to say that I didn't think it was anything other than carbon at the time.I absolutely agree ... comparing the Treet Classic (that I had) against the DuraSharp. Completely different. But, look at the two packs above. I've not used the new style pack so can't comment on the actual shave, but I think there's definitely a refresh going on. The new Classic is likely a different blade to the old one, due to this new technology. That said, I still don't think the Classic and the DuraSharp are the same, but probably start out the same ... just finished differently, like the DuraSharp getting a better grind or a double strop or something like.
Actually, I do have a pack of this new style of Classic blade ("Hi-Tech ..." no mention of carbon) and I have used one (well, a half in a Yaqi Katana) and my notes say "Gosh! Miles smoother than I thought it would be ... definitely sharp, but not as refined as the DuraSharp (Yellow)". I didn't note that it "felt Russian" which I did for the Silver, meaning it had more of a stainless feel ... so I am going to say that I didn't think it was anything other than carbon at the time.
Treet 7 Days is a really top-tier blade. While the regular Platinum can be accused of being on the less sharp side, the 7 Days cannot - it's a really good one. It will do 7 Days, too. I'd advise that one ... and the DuraSharp yellow, which is still their best carbon blade. If you find you like either or both of these, try the regular Platinum blade - it's my absolute favourite. Have fun!Apologies for butting in gents but are these DuraSharp blades really good? Since starting off this mad DE journey in 2012, I’ve never actually tried any Treet blades. What would be folks idea of the best selection? I see they do a 7 days version. Thank you in advance.
I bought quite a few for that very same purpose. I also use them in my Focus shavettes. Very smooth indeed!I have used one (well, a half in a Yaqi Katana)
Apologies for butting in gents but are these DuraSharp blades really good? Since starting off this mad DE journey in 2012, I’ve never actually tried any Treet blades. What would be folks idea of the best selection? I see they do a 7 days version. Thank you in advance.
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