Thread: 9/8 Joseph Rodgers "Dutch Rattler"

Originally Posted by Bruno

I know that blade

I have to say those scales are much, much nicer. That pair of scales was one of my first I think, many years ago.

Well at least you're honest about it Bruno. They look like Yabadabadoo scales.

Originally Posted by UKRob

Well at least you're honest about it Bruno. They look like Yabadabadoo scales.

Yep. When I sold the blade, I considered putting new scales on it before putting it in the classifieds.
Instead I decided to sell it cheap, as is. And a good thing too, since the new scales are much nicer than if I had put on some basic scales.

In fairness though, it was meant to look a bit rough. that blade is VERY heavy, and the then owner and I both felt that it would look fine.
that is also why the stainless spacer has that hammered look. I only ended up owning that blade when the owner was thinning his herd and sold it to me because I'd expressed interest.
Double interesting is that many, many years ago I was outbid on ebay on that particular blade, by the person who ended up sending it to me for restoration.

Whoa, I think all of this should be written down so the next person won't have to do a ton of research like Neil Miller or Martin 103 or Zak. Just keep the provenance with the razor, it is a fun historical journey just missing the early years before it jumped into this century...or maybe the last!

Originally Posted by Bruno

Yep. When I sold the blade, I considered putting new scales on it before putting it in the classifieds.
Instead I decided to sell it cheap, as is. And a good thing too, since the new scales are much nicer than if I had put on some basic scales.

In fairness though, it was meant to look a bit rough. that blade is VERY heavy, and the then owner and I both felt that it would look fine.
that is also why the stainless spacer has that hammered look. I only ended up owning that blade when the owner was thinning his herd and sold it to me because I'd expressed interest.
Double interesting is that many, many years ago I was outbid on ebay on that particular blade, by the person who ended up sending it to me for restoration.

Here it is
http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...ster-mine.html

The way it has come to this point is part of a long journey. Hats off to everyone for preserving it and treating it respectfully. The blade and scales are nice.
Well done and a pleasure to view!