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    Cool The "American Razor" from James Barlow & Sons

    A 7/8 Scalloped spine full custom restore in Honey Buffalo Horn with all Brass accouterments

    The razor cleaned up pretty well expect the backside where there was a very deep long pit, but it is all cleaned out and shiny steel..

    Honed up on a Chosera 1k, BBW, Select Grade Coticule...

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    This razor has a soild Brass wedge, but it still, balances right to the tang...

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    Now I have to see if Craig confirms this when he gets it back, but the wife and I both read the stamp as

    James Barlow & Sons 121 Allen Street SMEFFIELD it also has a small Echo stamped on there

    Now I would have lost a bet if the wife had gone there because she spotted the M and I said "No Babe that is Sheffield" she said "No this one is from Smeffield" I laughed, but luckily I didn't say "Wanna Bet" because under magnification it sure looks like an M

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    That is beautiful Glen! Great work as usual!!!
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    Good work, Glenn. It Looks great! How many layers of tape?

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    Straight up jealous. That is a sexy razor.
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    Glen,
    that one looks great, the blade and the scales go together nicely.
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    That blade ! those scales! fantastic work!

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    Great work Glen lovely looking razor, I think It's the same James Barlow & Sons that make some classic folding pocket knives?

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    Great job, especially on that pitting Glen.
    Looks like Barlow's stamp had a typo
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    Looks to be a beauty.

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    Beautiful piece of horn and great work as usual Glen! Well done sir

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