Greaves, Pauldrons, and Gauntlets

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Originally Posted by Voidmonster

Yes indeed! It's always surprising to me how many of these turn up considering they were made in 1830. It continues to be one of my favorite razors.

Yours is in especially good condition.

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Thanks Zak...it is in really nice condition. A lucky find for sure...I am always amazed how well this 180+ year old tool shaves every time it goes into my rotation for a day or 2.

A 9/8 Greaves that I cleaned up a bit. Shaves great and looks awesome. I may have to try and get more of these guys.Attachment 147705

My Greaves
I think both anterior to 1826 (punch "Sheaf Works" not present)
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Originally Posted by altus

My Greaves
I think both anterior to 1826 (punch "Sheaf Works" not present)
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The Greaves razors that used the fencing foils design were (IMO) made after 1830. For a good while, Sheaf Works was pressed into the scales rather than the razor itself, and some simply didn't mention it.

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Originally Posted by Voidmonster

The Greaves razors that used the fencing foils design were (IMO) made after 1830. For a good while, Sheaf Works was pressed into the scales rather than the razor itself, and some simply didn't mention it.

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Thanks. After 1830 it is more consistent with the style of the blade.

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Originally Posted by altus

Thanks. After 1830 it is more consistent with the style of the blade.

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It's my favorite period of their production. :beer2:

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Saw this razor, took my breath away, been looking for one ever since. Photo's from the Gentleman's Den.

W.M. Greaves and Sons - Fine Indian Steel - For Barber's Use.

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A very early one from Greaves, as well as a near-new Indian Steel razor, c. 1830s.

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Here's my old Greaves. It could use a little more polishing but the shave is a beautiful thing! Nothing like a big old wedge to just mow the whiskers. It has an eagle etched on it with the words American Razor.

My first Greaves, an interesting razor to be sure, looking forward to it's arrival. Scales are damaged a bit near a pin, but it's all original according to the seller and will stay that way.

Greaves and Son's, 7/8, Fine Indian Steel Razors.

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