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01-16-2013, 10:23 PM #1Senior Member
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The Old English in horn w/ bone wedge
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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01-16-2013, 10:25 PM #2Senior Member
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Nice job. Looks almost new!
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01-16-2013, 10:30 PM #3Historically Inquisitive
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Nice job, scales and pins look very good, Enjoy!
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01-16-2013, 10:39 PM #4Senior Member
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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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01-17-2013, 01:06 AM #5Always Thinkun
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Looks mighty fine.
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01-17-2013, 03:54 AM #6Senior Member
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Very cool. Those new scales suit it very well.
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01-18-2013, 12:07 AM #7..mama I know we broke the rules...
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Very, very nice.
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