Thread: Those Daffy Ducks

Well some knucklehead though that a ruined blade was worth over two hundred dollars.

Joshua

Dubl Duck Grim Reaper Straight Razor 100 Shave Ready Lifetime Bresnick RARE | eBay

Originally Posted by MasterMason03

Well some knucklehead though that a ruined blade was worth over two hundred dollars.

Joshua

Dubl Duck Grim Reaper Straight Razor 100 Shave Ready Lifetime Bresnick RARE | eBay

The blade may be toast, but the scales aren't. Probably purchased for the scales, which look to be in nice condition. Match those scales with a blade in better condition, and you've got yourself a very nice razor.

I guess I am just one of those people who will buy it for the blade and scales, not the other way around. I found it funny that the ad said, "Like New."

Originally Posted by MasterMason03

I guess I am just one of those people who will buy it for the blade and scales, not the other way around. I found it funny that the ad said, "Like New."

Agreed - the, "Like New" must have been the seller not knowing that blade had been honed/damaged, or, just an eternal optimist!

For someone who's managed to get a Reaper blade is nice condition, but scales that are pooched, the cost of these scales and the blade is pretty negligible. If those scales were to be matched with a blade in nicer condition, which may have sold for a similar price but the scales were kaput, a complete razor like that would probably get you around $1,500...or a beautiful, very rare razor for your collection.

I happened to have a Grim Reaper that the only thing wrong with it is warped scales and I bought for $60.00 at a swap meet.

Originally Posted by MasterMason03

I happened to have a Grim Reaper that the only thing wrong with it is warped scales and I bought for $60.00 at a swap meet.

Why can't I every stumble across a find like that at a swap meet???? Great find, congrats.

Looking closer at those scales looks like the bolsters were transferred onto something else. The surface of the scales looks exactly like when I tried to transfer some bolsters and used poly as a finish. It just didn't look right. Hopefully that isn't the case for whoever bought them.

Upgrading my photos. Here is my first one DD Goldedge that still shaves very well

Just got the exact razor with pretty light surface rust all over & a very small amount of edge rot but butter knifed it & working on the edge & general cleanup as I write. Mine just says "Made in Soligen Germany" & no US patent stamp. Paid $14.00 for mine.Can't wait to get it done! So I guess I can join the club now!;-)

Originally Posted by joke1176

Here's my one and only Duck. I got it at an antique shop for six dollars. HEE HEE HEE! I spent about 20 min polishing it up, it has some pitting but ain't bad for the price.
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I am honing it up now, I can't wait to see if it lives up to the hype!

Originally Posted by joke1176

Here's a Satin Wedge I picked up from a local flea-market. I usually clean a razor up before I hone it, but I got anxious to get this one shave ready and now I am reluctant to get the dremel too close.

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It has a bit of rust by the pivot that I will certainly get rid of, but I will probably let the other aesthetic issues go as is for now.

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It looks like an Ugly Duckling, but shaves like a graceful swan!

I just picked up this ones brother for $5.00 at a antique mall. Did a little cleanup. Touchup on my slate hone Stropped on my Koken Cordavan Horse hide strop & this is the smoothest, sharpest razor I have EVER owned!

Slawmeister