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07-17-2008, 12:27 AM #1Senior Member
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Rhodes and Champion Razor 1814 primitive razor
This is a Rhodes and Champion razor made between 1814/26.I don’t usually rework these primitive razors,as they have some collectior value in their original condition,however this one had some problems,so I reworked it.The scales are original,and the crack you see on the mark side has been repaired.This was originally a wedge,it is now 1/8 hollow.I put an edge on it and shaved with it.It surprised me in that it gave a very nice shave for a razor 194 years old,and made it all the way through the shave without a touch up.The steel is definitely softer than what we are used to,but serviceable.It was fun to shave with,but I wouldn’t recommend it for your rotation.I hope you enjoy looking at it.Best Regards Gary
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07-17-2008, 12:46 AM #2Usagi Yojimbo
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I would love to shave with that beauty just once!!!
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07-17-2008, 01:10 AM #3Senior Member
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Send your address,and Ill send it to you to try out.Best Regards gary
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07-17-2008, 01:14 AM #4Usagi Yojimbo
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You honor me Sir!
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07-17-2008, 01:16 AM #5Senior Member
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Way to go JMS. Very likely a once in a lifetime experience. Let us know what it is like!
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07-17-2008, 01:55 AM #6Senior Member
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Gary being Gary,,,,NOTHING BUT THE BEST FROM THIS GENT...Enjoy the expierence. Originally Posted by Traveller
Having Fun Shaving
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07-17-2008, 02:44 AM #7what Dad calls me
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JMS.... You lucky dog! Gary, great work, great save, one of these days I'll find me one and I'll use it...proudly! Thanks for sharing the pics.
It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain
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07-18-2008, 04:44 AM #8Senior Member
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Gary, your generosity knows no bounds. I am honored to be acquainted with people such as you.
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07-18-2008, 04:52 AM #9lost
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what a great offer Gary!!!
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