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02-17-2014, 03:02 PM #1Senior Member
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Sharing the Wealth - recent acquisitions up on the bay
Hey everyone, here are a few recent acquisitions that I've put up on the bay.
F. W. Engels Wedge - Amazing Vintage Straight Razor F w Engels "Engels Wedge" Remarkable Condition | eBay
Robert Klaas "kissing cranes" matched set - Amazing Vintage Straight Razors Matched Set of 2 Robert Klaas "Kissing Cranes" | eBay
A.Witte "triumph" - Alexis Witte Cutlery Company "Triumph" Straight Razor | eBay
Pretty new to listing on the bay, so I would appreciate your feedback on my listings. Ya'll are great!
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02-17-2014, 07:02 PM #2I'm a social vegan. I avoid meet.
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I liked 'em when you posted 'em on SRP not so long ago, and I like 'em now, too. I'm not entirely comfortable with your use of "matched" -- they're not the same size, and the difference between 4/8" and 13/16" is both sizable and not caused by the vagaries of use and hone-wear. I realize that everything else is "matching", so take my discomfort with a ration of salt. I like the scales, and imagine they were both rescaled somewhere along the line; do you know by whom? Regardless, the scales are beautiful, and if you know from what they're made, I'd give it a mention.
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Good luck, Joel, and smooth shaving!You can have everything, and still not have enough.
I'd give it all up, for just a little more.
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02-17-2014, 08:03 PM #3Senior Member
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I see what you mean about the matched set but they are intentionally different sizes, and neither show any hone wear. The scales are I believe original, but I'm not sure on material, I'll look into it. They literally look like they just came from the manufacturer.
JBHoren likes this.State v. Durham, 323 N.W. 2d 243, 245 (Iowa 1982) (holding that a straight razor is per se a "dangerous weapon").
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02-17-2014, 08:35 PM #4I'm a social vegan. I avoid meet.
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Wow... I am impressed. You might want to verify, and if so, then certainly mention that fact in you ad. Originally Posted by JoelLewicki
All the best!JoelLewicki likes this.You can have everything, and still not have enough.
I'd give it all up, for just a little more.
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02-17-2014, 08:39 PM #5Senior Member
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I've been trying to find out more info on the "FOREMOST" mark of Robert Klaas to see if they are in fact original, but I'm not having much luck. I'll do more checking/research when I get home from school tonight. Originally Posted by JBHoren
JBHoren likes this.State v. Durham, 323 N.W. 2d 243, 245 (Iowa 1982) (holding that a straight razor is per se a "dangerous weapon").
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02-17-2014, 10:05 PM #6barba crescit caput nescit
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Great pics and excellent descriptions! Originally Posted by JoelLewicki
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02-17-2014, 10:24 PM #7Senior Member
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I checked when I got home, both razors have serial numbers on the inside of the scales, I hadn't looked that closely until I saw this posting: Rare WW2 SS Robert Klaas Solingen Straight Razor MINT for sale that mentioned the marks on the inside of the scales. Mine however don't say they were the property of the SS.
The 4/8 blade is #445 on the inside of both scales, and the 13/16 is 35? something, I can't make it out clearly at all on either scale. But I'm pretty convinced they are original. Also, they appear to be natural, definitely wood based on the pattern and end-grain.
I'll update that posting soon. Thanks JB!JBHoren likes this.State v. Durham, 323 N.W. 2d 243, 245 (Iowa 1982) (holding that a straight razor is per se a "dangerous weapon").
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02-18-2014, 02:32 AM #8the deepest roots
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I can't believe you're selling those... especially the FWE Wedge.
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02-18-2014, 03:41 AM #9Senior Member
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I understand, but I have another FWE Wedge that I plan to hold onto for more sentimental reasons. The first time I read your post I thought you were saying they weren't good enough to sell! Originally Posted by TwistedOak
State v. Durham, 323 N.W. 2d 243, 245 (Iowa 1982) (holding that a straight razor is per se a "dangerous weapon").
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02-18-2014, 03:53 AM #10Senior Member
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If that FWE is still there by Friday, I'm all over it. I highly doubt that though. They all look great!
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