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    Cool WM Gilchrist - Black Horn Custom Restore

    Make: William Gilchrist
    Origin: Jersey City, NJ USA
    Era: ca 1851-1861
    Model: #34
    Steel: Carbon
    Grind: Double
    Point: Hollow Notch
    Scales: Black Buffalo Horn .110"
    Wedge: Faux Ivory .065"
    Hardware: Tri-metal Pins and Washers

    Nice Satin finish on the steel, the horn simply gleams with a full 3M polishing cloth run from 400-8000 grit.. I have only had a couple of these razor cross my bench over the years, mny understanding is they were only made for 10 years..

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    Thanks for looking

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    Very nice. I am really starting to like stacked wagers on the pins.
    Very nice work!

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    that is one funky grind, I really like it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by TwistedOak View Post
    that is one funky grind, I really like it!
    I believe that would be an honest to god 'rattler' grind.
    ......... Making Old Razors Shine N' Shave, Once Again.
    -"Sheffield Style"

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    I've had a few through my hands. I could be mistaken, but I believe my research uncovered that they were an American partner to W&B, and are actually Sheffield steel.
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    Quote Originally Posted by holli4pirating View Post
    I've had a few through my hands. I could be mistaken, but I believe my research uncovered that they were an American partner to W&B, and are actually Sheffield steel.
    Indeed correct! there are a few examples of Gilchrist with the W & B trademark.

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    And by the way Glen Great work on that wonderful grind razor.

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    Wow, what a blade!
    Nice restoration Glen
    Mike

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    That is a NICE looking razor!
    Once again Glen comes though with a WINNER!

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    That's a beautiful razor, and a beautiful piece of work!!

    The blade looks more swaged than ground. W&B had the Double Swaged and has very much the faux frame back look, but not bellied. Either way, I wish I had it!!

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    That's awfully pretty. Nice job bud.

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