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  1. Johann Breidohr, Rasiermesserfabrik.

    by , 12-24-2012 at 07:58 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by manah View Post
    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).
  2. Abraham Leon, Sheffield.

    by , 12-16-2012 at 07:19 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by manah View Post
    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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  3. Chas. A. Strelinger & Co., 1895 "A few words about razors".

    by , 12-03-2012 at 02:29 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by manah View Post
    The article from A Book of Tools by Chas. A. Strelinger & Co., 1895:



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


  4. Barnsley Brothers Cutlery co, Monett CO

    by , 12-01-2012 at 03:18 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Martin103 View Post
    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.
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  5. W. & S. Horrabin, Sheffield.

    by , 11-30-2012 at 11:07 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by manah View Post
    Samuel Horrabin was first listed in 1817 as a pen and pocket kinife maker in Hawley Croft. By 1822, he was based in Scotland Street. By 1833, Samuel had been joined by his younger brother, William. Besides manufacturing pocket knives and sportsman's knives, they were also merchants. Their address was Red Hill Works, Radford Street.
    The trademark was a picture of a Phoenix. In 1840s, the company had a New York office in John Street,
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