Thread: 8/8 George Savage & Sons

A George Savage & Sons 8/8 near wedge. George Savage was a Sheffield maker operating between 1820 and the early 1840's He operated variously from Duke Street, Norwich Street and Pond Street. His sturdy wedge shaped razors were marked 'XX' a trade mark granted in 1833. In the early 1840's he exported razors to the USA through an agency in Platt Street, N.Y. The business was bankrupt in 1843 and the 'XX' mark was acquired by John Copey & Sons. Shortly after that date the business became active again under his sons until 1883.
The razor is restored in its original crocus finish retaining the original restored scales, lead wedge and large steel collars. Some black dye and a soak in neatsfoot oil gave some life back to the scales.The in process pictures are off the 400 grit belt and the bevel set on a 1K to make sure its small and even before proceeding further.

Beautiful job.

Nice job!!!

Another tremendous restoration Karl.
Just an awesome razor!

Pete <:-}

Nice work Karl, another Sheffield beauty brought back to life

Karl strikes again. Beautiful job!

Very well done! It looks to my eye that the grind is asymmetrical. Is that common for a wedge?

Originally Posted by skimonster

Very well done! It looks to my eye that the grind is asymmetrical. Is that common for a wedge?

I think very common that the grinds of each face do not mirror each other on the old Sheffields. You can see on the back face the grind does not go as far to the spine. I corrected some of that but its very visible on the unrestored back face above the hone wear.

I've noticed that,too. Always wondered if there was a reason for it, or too much ale at lunch time.

It seems that we have a twin for this one.