Thread: Northfield Cutlery Co. Restoration

Nice job on that one! Looks grand!

Beautiful work, that's what it's all about.

Originally Posted by karlej

Here is one with the correct spelling. Great American steel. Gives a wonderful shave.
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Nice restores gentleman!

I see a number razors with the word 'Rattle' on them - what is the origin of this word in relation to razors?

Originally Posted by Cincinnatus

Nice restores gentleman!

I see a number razors with the word 'Rattle' on them - what is the origin of this word in relation to razors?

Some info about what makes a rattler a rattler found here
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...rattler-3.html
and here
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...n-rattler.html
Thanks to the folks who contributed the info in those threads. I'm sure there is more info on the topic if you poke around a bit. To me, it just means a razor with that type of grind.

Originally Posted by xiaotuzi

Some info about what makes a rattler a rattler found here
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...rattler-3.html
and here
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...n-rattler.html
Thanks to the folks who contributed the info in those threads. I'm sure there is more info on the topic if you poke around a bit. To me, it just means a razor with that type of grind.

Thanks - I think the grind and sound may be the answer. I have a Maher & Grosh with the words Rattler on it and wondered after see the post.

That is excellent work. And to echo a bit, the contrast is finishes really brings it to the next level.

Originally Posted by xiaotuzi

Yes, it was by hand. I sanded from 400 grit up to 2000 until it was a clear reflection all over. Then with a WD40 slurry as described by gssixgun in this thread http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...in-finish.html It was a slow process and I had to start over several times whenever I got the scratch pattern crooked or uneven. Worth it though IMO. Finally I hit the spine and tang with a very quick (5 min), and light, dremel wool wheel to clean the slight haze from the 2000 grit. The scales are patterned exactly from the one good original scale I had and match the size, shape and thickness. I was able to use the original wedge. The collars are standard brass washers but filed them smaller and rounded the edges for a softer feel.

I lived in Northfield for a few years growing up and fished in the pond many times. (Northfield info and pictures of the pond here https://hiddeninplainsightblog.com/2...ld-knife-shop/ ) So, I always keep an eye out for Northfields. The one I restored here I found at an antiques show last month in a box of brokens.

I have several others including this one with "Rattler" misspelled as "Ratler".
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Engine46, it's great to see those Northfields you have there! I'm glad to be able to connect with others who appreciate and collect this maker!

Oh yeah, I remember that one. I think I said it was stamped on a Monday or a Friday.

Top shelf work! Very nicely done...

And if you have seen THIS thread......Go directly to THIS one!

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...rthfields.html

Beautiful work and craftsmanship. Wish I had the skill and patience.