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This Top Flight has been my favorite shaver so far in this journey. I decided to get something going to see who else has favored these fine razors as well as myself. Show us some pics guys!
This is one I finished on New years day, my New Years "restorlution" (I know it's a lame pun, but still...).
11/16 near mirror finish, ghost jade g10 scales, purpleheart wood wedge that's been grain filled w/ natural shellac and finished w/ general finishes gloss arm-r-seal. Thanks for checking it out!
Love Top Flight, great shavers.
Thanks for sharing.
The modern looking scales fit the name, style, Great work Enjoy!
Top Flights are a great little razor. I really enjoy mine. It takes such a crazy sharp edge.
Fantastic !!....I love the scale design. Can you buy a 6" pair of Ghost Jade G10 scales for razors ?
I'd love to get a few pairs. Thanks for sharing.
Bongo.
There's got to be a lot more Top Flights out there, surely?
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I like my Top-Flite. Smooth shaver and holds an edge.
I have 3 and always on the lookout for more...
2 are 11/16" and one monster is 13/16". All great shavers, hold an edge and easy to hone. The steel is hard and a little chippy, so a good bevel then light pressure up through the hones and buttery smooth shaves after that! The first was rescaled by me in white acrylic using the original wedge. The second is the 13/16" with #5 in between the wings. The last 11/16", original scales.
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Very nice collection!
I hear ya joe, I am still having trouble finding a 6/8 or 13/16, but * love my top flight so much I am going to keep on lookin. Thanks for the pics guys, all beautiful pieces.
Found this on Unicletica.
BURRELL CUTLERY CO.
24 Rockwell Ave., Elicottville, New York
Used "TOP FLIGHT" trademark.
ca. 1941-1942
Yes, Burrell married a Case daughter. Last of the Case clan razors! Very good ones! His son is still making knives in partnership with the Indians upstate, I understand. Here are my 2. I have not gotten to them yet, but the one on top is a modern grind wedge!
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Burrell Cutlery article: post #4 http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ct-razors.html
Had not seen that, but since they occupied the same building, I always thought the resemblence to Top Flights and Ellicotteville C-Mons was just tooo coincidental!Quote:
Originally Posted by Martin103
Burrell Cutlery, founded in 1940. closed in 2006 longest lived Case family cutleries.
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Did they produce razors the entire time? Wow, great stuff Martin, Thanks!
Nice articles, thanks guys for the history lesson on these great shavers.
Some publication claims that Burrell Cutlery only produce razors for 2 years, 1941-1942, from some information about the company found in old newspaper their razor business was booming at that point in time.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeSomebody
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In 1945 Burrell Cutlery and other companies from that region were pleading for help wanted in their business and Harold Burrell company was still describe as manufacturers of barbers razors.
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The "Top Flight" trademark originally filed for straight razor expired in 1986?
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Being part of the Case family, these companies made product for everybody and their brother. So i get the feeling they produce razors for more then 2 years. In 1940 Burrell Cutlery was producing under contract work Marines Knifes for Ka-Bar. Burrell, Case, Kinfolks, Robeson and a few more were all in the same family.
I've got two that are in the restoration pile before I post them here....
I stole this off of eBay this week[emoji1]
I love this forum. I can always find great info.
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Sweet find! Looks to be in top shape.
Thanks. It just needs to be honed.Quote:
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