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02-08-2014, 09:15 PM #1Senior Member
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S.C. Wragg's Celebrated Razor, Sheffield, ca. 1830-1850
This is a really nice S.C. Wragg from around 1830-1850 I believe. It's a little unusual in that you don't see many of these around...at least I haven't. I do know that he was famous for his Bowie Knives which demand a pretty good price. Do a search here on SRP and you'll find examples of John Wragg and W.H. Wragg but none of Samuel C. Wragg razors.
This razor is a full 7/8, almost 15/16 wedge blade with vintage restored horn scales. Blade face finished in satin and tang and spine finished with a high polish. Just needs to be pinned to finish it up...
Hope you like it...
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02-08-2014, 09:27 PM #2Senior Member
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Like it? I love it! nice find and restore.
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A beauty! I love it
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02-08-2014, 10:43 PM #4Senior Member
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Very nice looking razor indeed.
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02-08-2014, 10:57 PM #5Senior Member
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The 2 tones of steel look nice together like that. Excellent job !
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02-08-2014, 11:19 PM #6barba crescit caput nescit
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Doh....I thought you just spelled tons wrong, I was like, what's he mean two tons of steel....looked again, ahhhh.....2 tones of steel, and he's right, it does look awesome!
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02-09-2014, 01:25 AM #7Senior Member
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I really like the satin & polished finish also
What grit did you use for the satin finish?
Looking very niceSaved,
to shave another day.
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02-09-2014, 01:41 AM #8Razor Vulture
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Cool!!!!!!
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I rest my case.
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02-09-2014, 01:48 AM #9Senior Member
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Can you go wrong with a big smiling Sheffield wedge? Certainly not here, looks great!
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02-09-2014, 02:38 AM #10Senior Member
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I finished it with 800 grit crocus cloth...it really works well to soften the look of the finish. Then I tape it off and polish the tang and spine to a mirror finish. I really like this look on certain shaped blades...I'm glad you like it as well. Originally Posted by Substance
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