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08-04-2014, 02:26 AM #1Razor Vulture
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Wm Hawcroft and Sons
I have had this blade for a while. A thread on it over a year ago provided some interesting info from some of our fine historians here: http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ted-steel.html Thanks to Neil, Martin, And Zak!
It was very nice and so I did minimal hand polishing on it. I decided to dress it in these sterling scales from Whiting of New York and completed it a few months ago. I have finally negotiated a deal on this Hawcroft "Razor Maker" ivory container. I have no idea as to it's purpose. Strop paste? Snuff box? It is interesting how it opens and closes. One must twist to open and twist to close (gently!), yet there are no threads! Seems to have a slight 'egg' shape to the areas where it goes together, but cannot be seen!
As some patina has formed on the scales and the container has joined it, I wanted to share it. Hope you like it!
Last edited by sharptonn; 08-04-2014 at 03:35 AM.
"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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08-04-2014, 02:30 AM #2Razor Vulture
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Some more pics. Some think these Sterling scales are heavy! Not the case at all! Stamped from a sheet of silver, they are quite light! Teeters on an SE blade a bit in front of the pivot.
A few more.
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"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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08-04-2014, 02:34 AM #3Senior Member
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Very nice razor. To me, the razor and scales look like we're made for each other.
Interesting little box, too.sharptonn and silverloaf like this.
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08-04-2014, 03:59 AM #4Senior Member
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That is a great set. You have collected some great objects over the years. Very impressive.
sharptonn and silverloaf like this.It's not what you know, it's who you take fishing!
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08-04-2014, 04:07 AM #5Senior Member
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All I can say is WOW!!!!!
sharptonn likes this.We have no control of what other people do or say to us, but we have control to how we REACT !! GOD BLESS
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08-04-2014, 04:13 AM #6barba crescit caput nescit
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Stunning, one of the nicest razor's I've ever seen.
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08-04-2014, 04:32 AM #7Razor Vulture
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Many thanks! One thing I try to accomplish is to do a 'correct' job! (even though it may not be!)
Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings
Such is the case of this razor. The blade is probably 30 years older than the scales.
Oh well!
Shaun, I appreciate that! Lots of work and sacrifice in my hobby as shown here. Rewarding, to me at least! Originally Posted by RezDog
I appreciate that, Walter! Means a lot! Originally Posted by Walterbowens
Coming from yourself, that means a great deal! Thank you, Sir! Originally Posted by Phrank
These old pieces of history fascinate me and I truly enjoy working on them and preserving them. The men here who share the history and are like minded are part of the reason why I do.
A great hobby and a fine avenue to share. I truly appreciate all comments on my posts and enjoy each and every member's posts as well! Fun to share stuff!
TomLast edited by sharptonn; 08-04-2014 at 04:43 AM.
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08-04-2014, 04:49 AM #8No that's not me in the picture
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That about sums it up. Stunning, just stunning. At first I was thinking the scales would be heavy - but stamped sheet, that makes sense! Originally Posted by Phrank
sharptonn likes this.I love living in the past...
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08-04-2014, 12:10 PM #9Senior Member
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Phrank stole my word and RoyalCake beat me to the sentiment of that word. So, all I can do now is iterate and say "stunning". I am left almost speechless at how gorgeous that razor is.
sharptonn likes this.SRP. Where the Wits aren't always as sharp as the Razors
http://straightrazorplace.com/shaving-straight-razor/111719-i-hate-you-all.html
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08-04-2014, 01:01 PM #10Fatty Boom Boom
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Sharptonn, I think you are some kind of Medicine Man of straight razors, or a Brujo....I have never like Sterling scales, and here you are posting another classic. Although I do kind of see a formal table setting with one of these at each plate along side a normal knife just to anticipate the looks on the guests.
Last edited by WW243; 08-04-2014 at 01:05 PM.
sharptonn and silverloaf like this."Call me Ishmael"
CUTS LANE WOOL HAIR LIKE A Saus-AGE!
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