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Recently someone asked for his account to be deleted. This usually happens if the account owner wants to leave, and wants to be noticed doing so. Kind of like slamming the door when you leave the room angry. It doesn't happen too often, but every now and again, we get this request. We never do so. There are a couple of reasons.

1. Sometimes people leave, and then come back. Deleting their account in between would be a hassle. And yes, this happens more often than you would think.
2. It

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Originally Posted by manah

Breidohr began his trade activities in 1914-1918, and was registered 24th May, 1924.
In 1928, he was listed as manufacturer of cutlery, razors and razor blades.
1935-1986, Johann Breidohr, Rasiermesserfabrik located Friedrich-Wilhelm-Strasse 55, Solingen, Germany.
Brands: Breidora, Las Tres Cruses.
Trademarks: Les ††† Croix, Loes ††† Cruses (pat. №277774, 1921).

Originally Posted by manah

Abraham Leon was a merchant and cutlery manufacturer in Solly Street, where he had been based since at least 1849. He had been born in about 1819 in Mecklenburg, Germany, and probably came to Sheffield with his parents, Abraham and Eve Leon. The later were living in Lambert Street. By 1861, Abraham Leon in Solly Street had married Henrietta (from Hanover) and both became naturalised. Leon made rapid progress. With the income from selling table cutlery, razors, spring knives and Bowies, he soon had

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Originally Posted by manah

The article from A Book of Tools by Chas. A. Strelinger & Co., 1895:



And Tools and Tool Chests by Chas. A. Strelinger & Co., 1895:

Originally Posted by Martin103

Barnsley bros. u.s.a. c1898-1906 founded about 1898 by six brothers. the factory was in monett, missouri, and produced a full line of pocket knives and razors. out of business around 1906.