Thread: Can you guys evaluate the razor in the Picture?

Is it safe to assume that I should not buy this razor?
It has rust on the blade.

Perhaps it could be made into a patch knife.

Jody

I would say that unless you want to spend a lot of time and or money to restore it, you should pass on it. Although, if the price is low enough it could be a good project for you.

Hard to say from that image.

If you really like it and want a project and the price is reasonable to you, then roll the dice.

The answer will vary from person to person. Is there any particular reason you want this piece? There are many great razors out there that are ready to go

I saw it on craigs list.
I think the asking price is too expensive, but I could offer less.

It says something like "J.A.MENCKELS" OR HENCKLES, TWIN WORKS, Germany on it.

Jody

J.A. Henckels is an outstanding maker. One of Germany's finest. Still, offer low, if you go for it.

Originally Posted by jjsrp

I saw it on craigs list.
I think the asking price is too expensive, but I could offer less.

It says something like "J.A.MENCKELS" OR HENCKLES, TWIN WORKS, Germany on it.

Jody

That's Henckels. They make very good blades, but as others have said, it's your call as to whether you want to put the work into this one. And it is hard to see how bad the damage is from that pic.

Thats a Henckels box. Don't know if that is not a Wester Bros De-Fi or something else!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Thats a Henckels box. Don't know if that is not a Wester Bros De-Fi or something else!

Very good point!

Does the ad state that it's a Henckels razor? Tom's absolutely right that while the box says Henckels, the razor itself could be just about anything. The last two razors I bought with boxes were a Frederick Reynolds in a Joseph Allen box, and a Boker in a W&B box.

The rust is along the cutting edge. Bad. But if you can get it real cheap it can be a learning tool for restoration.

Pass, is junk JMO