Thread: Odd spine, or made this way?

Hello again, and thank you Lynn and gents, for making this place possible.
1st of I want to state, I as some of you are new, and I don't want to offend any of the seasoned veterans here. So if I Wade & "Butcher" the terminology, please forgive me.


As of late I have been running across razors that appear to have sections of the spine removed. At first I thought these were modifications done to frameback razors (see below), but this didn't make any sense, because of the design. Then I noticed this being preformed on razors that I knew to have a spine.

So, what is the purpose of removing sections of the spine? Weight, balance, decay (pitting), design?


Erik Anton Berg (No.62) Swedish razor



The one on the right is a Henckels Twinworks (No.060) Solingen Germeny


UPDATE: 3/8/15
It was mentioned to me that these examples are considered "Guarded" razor, dating back to near Civil War era.

Any additional remarks or examples are appreciated. Even a track on where to locate lost guards ( I know, near impossible, without a time machine)

They were made to take a comb. Sort of training wheels so to speaks, or for hair cutting. there were several different brands that made them. I have a Henckels in very good condition but not ann example of one with the guard in place. I have seen them on this sight before and if you look i'm sure you can find some of the old posts.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...-60-1-2-a.html



Another thread, although these are wedge or half hollow, not full hollow like this one

That Anton berg is missing a piece. A clip-on comb and safety frame.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...-have-i-bought

Originally Posted by Frameback

That Anton berg is missing a piece. A clip-on comb and safety frame.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...-have-i-bought

There it is!

More important than the missing comb is the missing soul. I would replace those demonic scales quickly! The power of Christ compels you!