Thread: Challenge Cutlery Straight Razor

I bought a Challenge Cutlery razor with some very big chips out of the razor. Didn't spend much, thinking I could scrap scales or something. When I got it, the metal cleaned up nicely, and on a lark I ground the blade down past the chips and honed it up. Good grief! It might be a dwarf 4/8 now, far removed from its former glory. But, it took a great, great edge! The metal of the blade took forever to hone; very hard. It reminded me of the stainless steel blade or two I've honed before.

I'm attaching a before pix, and an after pix.

I found many references in my search to Challenge Cutlery. But, not many details about the razor. I know the following about the company...

Challenge Cutlery Co. (Wiebusch & Hilger)
Bridgeport CT
Active from 1905-1928

Does anyone have a Challenge blade, and what do you think about the razor? Any other information about the razor or company will be appreciated.