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  1. 01-16-2013, 10:23 PM #1
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    Unknown manufacturer blade stamped "Silver Steel" and "Old English". Judging by the research I've done I would say the razor dates back to 1830-1840 give or take (Straight razor history 1820-1850). There is a small nick in the edge towards the heel that I'm going to have to try to work out. The blade is basically a full wedge with the slightest hollow grind ever ground! But I'm happy with how it all came together. The steel looks as old but has a cleaned up twist to it. Happy shaving!

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  2. 01-16-2013, 10:25 PM #2
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    Nice job. Looks almost new!
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  3. 01-16-2013, 10:30 PM #3
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    Nice job, scales and pins look very good, Enjoy!
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  4. 01-16-2013, 10:39 PM #4
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    Thank you!! I need to send it out to get honed probably. I gave it a shot, but its something about the smiling blades that always get me. Maybe after I get it done the first time I'll be able to keep it and just touch up as needed.
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  5. 01-17-2013, 01:06 AM #5
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    Looks mighty fine.
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    Very cool. Those new scales suit it very well.
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  7. 01-17-2013, 10:47 AM #7
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    Thats a beautiful razor, very nicely done.
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    Beautiful job. Well done!!!
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    Very, very nice.
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