Thread: Bengall's Band of Brothers

Originally Posted by Maladroit

Nice blade Sub. The word "Eng" definitely makes it safe to call it late Victorian or Edwardian. In any case I'd place it well before the first world war. Have you confirmed the scales as horn? It's quiet common to find Vulcanite (hard rubber) scales at this date. How do you tell? Give 'em a sniff: Vulcanite has a chemical sort of smell that you can't miss - you'll know it when you smell it
Mike

Definately horn Mike & with a lead wedge, gave them a neetsfoot bath for a week odd, they have a nice grain in them at the moment but I have not sanded etc yet, I only honed to test & it shaves very nice, this has a heavier tang & looks more traditionally ground not drop forged like my other Bengall which has the more common black cell scales and usual star patterns in dots on the tang

They are some nice razors there Substance, Carl!!
I have some similar razors as well. I have one that is almost the same style as yours there Substance, though mine doesnt have any stamping on the reverse side so its most likely a bit older, it has the same style horn scales and lead wedge as well, the main difference being its a half hollow grind. its on my bench to have a full clean up atm so ill post some pics here when its done :-)

Carl, I also have a nice cast steel bengall in my resto pile. Its just waiting on me to get some more skill at restoring so I can give it the treatment I am imagining.

I am working on restoring one now. I have some pitting that is being stubborn but can not wait to complete it and shave. I believe it will be a beauty. I will post photos soon.

Bengall club members, Here is my newest addition cleaned up. Glad to become a member of this club. This razor seems like it will be amazing. Does anyone know what version this is or what it might be? Other than being a Bengall from England, I know nothing about it. I will hone it up this weekend. Thank you in advance.

Great job - the jimps look stunning! Pity about the cracks in scales but it sure has character.

Originally Posted by Suavio

Great job - the jimps look stunning! Pity about the cracks in scales but it sure has character.

I like the scales, even with the cracks. They are functional and look good overall. Thanks for words of encouragement.