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12-07-2015, 12:27 AM #1Senior Member
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Half rattler grind Colley & Co.
From one of Neil Miller's posts I learned the Sheffield cutlers referred to this grind as a half rattler grind. I have also seen this grind with blade stamps that say double concave. This blade is 7/8 with the blade face stamped 'Manufactured for W.W. Messer Boston'. The original finish was a crocus (mirror) finish. The original dyed horn scales, flat with beveled edges and a lead wedge were replaced with copies in faux turtle (Tortuga East polyester). The originals varied in thickness from .120 to .110. These are .110. I haven't yet figured out how to inlay an escutcheon into this soft material yet.
A little history on W. W. Messer & Co. Boston. From 'A Strangers Guide in the City of Boston' published in 1849. W.W. Messer opened his establishment in 1837 for the sale of 'fine cutlery, staples and French & English fancy goods'. He was succeeded by B.W. Thayer in 1844 and became known as B.W. Thayer & Co.
First of this grind I have. Looking forward to the shave.Last edited by karlej; 12-07-2015 at 06:02 PM.
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12-07-2015, 12:36 AM #2Senior Member
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That is a very unique grind, I have seen a handful of them but never owned one. Your razor is in very nice condition, hopefully it shaves as good as it looks
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12-07-2015, 12:50 AM #3I love Burls....... and Acrylic
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Wow, that is one fantastical blade! You did it some justice with the restore too. Excellent job!
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12-07-2015, 01:00 AM #4Senior Member
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Most inlays of that type had posts that went through the scale. It needed to be installed before assembly.
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Great looking razor...nice job!
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12-07-2015, 01:17 AM #6Senior Member
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A parser is what you need for the escutcheon (The Forgotten Art of the Two-Legged Parser by Geoffrey Tweedale), (http://www.petermcbride.com/parser/)
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12-07-2015, 07:07 AM #7Senior Member
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Looks great!
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12-07-2015, 07:38 PM #8Senior Member
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Nicely done Karl! Great looking blade...
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12-07-2015, 09:14 PM #9Senior Member
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Beautiful scales and a very nice mirror finish.
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